Last summer, former CD&V Minister Koen Geens stated that serious measures have become virtually impossible at the federal level in Belgium: “Only spending increases are feasible.” If Koen Geens is right in saying that serious measures are impossible, perhaps it’s worthwhile to have a look at 5 non-serious measures that…

Are you a student or experienced professional looking to enter the consulting industry? Or do you already have multiple job offers and don’t know which one to accept? If so, this article is for you. Knowing exactly which firm you want to join is required to know where to apply…

1. The Rise Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 16th largest bank in the US. It catered specifically to tech companies and startups, meaning that many of SVB’s depositors were startup companies. Tech boomed during the pandemic. This resulted in SVB’s clients depositing large amounts of money. Between the end of 2019 and…

De e-DEPO-rekening bij de Depositokas voor u gefileerd — Iedereen kan bij de Deposito- en Consignatiekas een speciale rekening openen met een nettorendement dat hoger is dan de rente die banken aanbieden op spaar- en termijnrekeningen op één jaar. Deposito- en Consignatiekas De Deposito- en Consignatiekas (DCK) werd opgericht in 1849 en is onderdeel van de Federale Overheidsdienst Financiën. De DCK was…

Are you considering a career in consulting? If so, it’s important to perform well during your case interviews. These interviews are part of the recruiting process of most consulting firms. Hopefully, the tips and tricks in this article can help you to land your dream job offer. Before diving into…

Deze Belgische spaarrekening geeft de hoogste interest — *Update 27/02/2023: vanaf maart 2023 is de interest 2,9%* *Update 13/03/2023: meer uitgebreid artikel over e-DEPO hier beschikbaar* 1. Spaarrekening Er staat vandaag ongeveer €300 miljard op Belgische gereglementeerde spaardeposito’s. De rente of interest die consumenten daarop ontvangen ligt tussen de 0,11% en 1,6%. De interest bestaat uit een basisrente en getrouwheidspremie…

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Write Beautiful Poems — Writing poetry can be a challenging and rewarding task, but it can also be intimidating for those who are not experienced in it. Not anymore because of ChatGPT. 1. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. …

Using these Google Chrome shortcuts on a daily basis can boost your productivity — These are the required keyboard combinations on Windows and Mac for each shortcut. 1. Open a new tab Windows: ctrl + T Mac: ⌘ + T Example use case: highlight a keyword, press ctrl C + T + V to copy, open a new tab (you will automatically jump to it), and paste. 2. Open link in new tab Windows: ctrl…

How to get started with ETF investing in Belgium — ETFs are a great way to start your investing journey. But what are they and how can you get started with them? This post answers 7 basic questions about ETFs: What are ETFs? Why do people buy ETFs? Which ETFs should you buy? Where to buy ETFs? What about costs…