Young People Often Treat Themselves to 'Little Treats': Costs Can Rise

A recent study by Wijzer in geldzaken revealed that nearly all Dutch teenagers (16-19) occasionally treat themselves to ‘little treats,’ with over a third doing so frequently. This trend is driven by a desire for small rewards after stressful periods like exam weeks, and a feeling that saving for large purchases like a house is unattainable. The research coincided with the ‘Week van het geld’ (Week of Money), an initiative to promote financial literacy among students.

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