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ESSENTIAL SWEDEN

Money saving tips to childcare costs: Six essential articles for life in Sweden

From our money saving tips for February to how the cost of childcare in Sweden compares to other countries, here are six must-read articles from The Local about life in Sweden.

Money saving tips to childcare costs: Six essential articles for life in Sweden
Detached houses (villor) in Enskede, Stockholm. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

From maximising your pension to the food that’s in season, here’s The Local’s guide to making your Swedish kronor last through the month of February.

To receive Sweden’s energy price subsidy by February 20th, eligible users must register their account in Swedbank’s payment register. Here’s how to do so, as well as what happens if you don’t have BankID or a Swedish bank account, or if you live abroad.

What authorities do you need to inform before you leave, are you liable to Swedish tax and how can you access your Swedish pension? Here’s a checklist.

From the job-hunt to the interview to the all-important salary negotiation, here are the guides you need to accompany you as you start a career in Sweden.

Parents in Sweden benefit from a cap on childcare costs, with parents paying different fees based on their household’s income. But how does the generous scheme compare to other countries?

With inflation increasing everyone working in the country is in line for a real-terms pay cut. We asked Gunilla Krieg, central ombudsman at the Unionen union, what scope there is to negotiate a salary hike to compensate.

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ESSENTIAL SWEDEN

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Wondering which banks give mortgages to foreigners, or what happens if you are struggling to pay a bill? Essential Sweden this week answers those questions and more.

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Interest rates may soon drop, but there’s still hope if you’re finding it hard to pay your mortgage each month.

Which bank should you use if you’re a recent arrival to Sweden? We asked our readers for their tips: here’s what they said,

We hope you never find yourself in the situation that you’re unable to pay a bill in Sweden, but it’s good to know what happens if you do, just in case.

Owning a second home is relatively commonplace in Sweden, and they often sell for under a million kronor in more remote areas. But what should you take into account when considering a purchase?

People who arrived in Sweden as adults often need to top up their pension savings, and one way to do this is via investments. What are the different types of investing and how do they work?

Finally, if you’re planning on buying a home any time soon, it’s worth knowing which banks require you to have permanent residency in Sweden before you apply for a mortgage. 

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