Boost your financial skills during Money Week in Purmerend
Money Week (23-27 March) aims to improve financial literacy among youth, but adults in Purmerend can also benefit. Struggling with bills or debt? Free tools, training, and local support are available to help you regain control of your finances.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Money Week |
| Dates | 23–27 March 2026 |
| Target Group | Children, young people, and adults in Purmerend |
| Free Resources | Geldfit test, budget check, online course ‘Managing money’ |
| Support Contacts | Geldfit helpline (0800 8115), municipality, neighbourhood teams |
| Focus Areas | Debt management, financial administration, budgeting |
| Location | Purmerend, Noord-Holland |
The municipality of Purmerend plays a key role in supporting residents with financial challenges by providing access to free tools, training, and local assistance. It collaborates with initiatives like Geldfit to promote financial literacy and prevent debt problems.
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Money Week: are you already financially savvy?
From 23 to 27 March, it's Money Week: an important initiative to structurally boost financial skills among children and young people. The theme is being highlighted online and at various schools. But how are your own finances doing?
Many residents of Purmerend regularly worry about money. For example, because they cannot pay their bills or have debts they struggle to manage. Does this apply to you? Then take a look at the Geldfit website. Geldfit offers many tools to help you, such as the Geldfit test and the potjes-check (budget check). You can also call 0800 8115 or chat with an advisor about your situation.
Free training ‘Managing money’
Do you spend too much and want to cut back? Or would you like more clarity in your financial administration? Then sign up for the free online course ‘Managing money’. In this free course, you will learn:
- how to improve your financial situation, and
- how to avoid getting (further) into trouble.
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More support with money matters
Would you like to review your finances with someone? Do you struggle with your administration? Or do you have debts? Don’t wait too long and seek help. The municipality or the neighbourhood team can assist you in finding the right support. The sooner we look at your situation together, the greater the chance of preventing problems.
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