Refueling, daily shopping, clothing, shoes and of course the energy bill. Everything has become more expensive. Everyone feels that in their wallet. Are you concerned? Are you struggling to pay the bills and groceries? Help is here! Debt counseling is not only for when you have (large) debts. You can also go there for advice…

Several people live in one house. They all rent their own room and have their own lease. We call this 'commercial room tenants'. These room tenants do not share costs with each other. When does the cost-sharing standard apply? Jan rents a room in this house and receives social assistance. His brother Kees comes into his room…

The costs of school-age children can be quite high. For example: the school trip the sports or scouting association music lesson transport to school a laptop for homework. You can request reimbursement for these costs from Stichting Leergeld. Why not apply for special assistance? Stichting Leergeld reimburses more costs. You can also receive a reimbursement for swimming lessons…

Has anything changed in your personal situation? Then you let us know. For example, if you: move in together buy a car or motorcycle go abroad to work (more) Borrow or receive money from family or friends A change in your personal or financial situation can affect your benefit. Changes …

The school year is almost over. Everywhere there are flags of children who have passed. This means that many children have finished their studies. Has your child finished the study? If your child (older than 21) stops studying, your child will count towards the cost-sharing standard. This affects the height…

Since 1 October 2021 you can gamble online in the Netherlands. These gambling sites advertise a lot. We see that more and more people on benefits are getting into trouble because of online gambling. Not everyone knows that you have to report gambling income to us. Do you win a sum of money? Let us know. We have to …

Jan (35) comes from the hospital and is temporarily unable to live at home. He needs care and decides to live with his mother until he is better. Jan expects to be able to go home in a few months. His mother is on social assistance. Jan has income from work. His mother takes…

Not sure where your money is going? Are you short of money at the end of the month? Do you ever have trouble paying a bill on time? Don't keep walking around with this, but ask for help! Debt counseling is not just for people with large debts. You can…

Gerard and Elly have social assistance benefits. Together they have four children (17,19, 21 and 23). The youngest three children live at home and attend school. The eldest daughter (23) studies in Utrecht and lives in rooms. After her studies, the daughter returns to Tilburg where she has found work. She can't find an affordable home in…