Discover the buffer for you. Includes a bandwidth.

Get a grip on your situation. Reduce your money worries.

Understand your spending and discover opportunities for savings and investments.

Use money in a targeted manner. Ensure a happy future.

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* The buffer is a guideline based on estimated factors, employment, income and expenses. Adapt it to your situation. For a detailed calculation, use the Nibud calculator

Calculation example

Net income

The calculation is based on an individual (fixed-term contract).

€2,843, -
/month
Fixed costs

Housing costs, energy costs, insurances and subscriptions.

- €1,150, -
/month
Livelihood

Shopping, transport and health.

- €400, -
/month
Flexible spending

Leisure activities, clothing and shoes, but also unforeseen costs.

- €300, -
/month
Debts or loans

Installments, for example from your Credit Card or Buy Now, Pay Later purchases.

- €60, -
/month

Required buffer

This is your indicative buffer required for a period of 3 - 6 months.

€12,790, -

A buffer that matches everyone's unique situation

Your buffer receipt is ready. Find out how much buffer you need by using the calculator above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need. In one app. In one place. All goals and strategies, always at hand.

What is goal-based investing?

Goal-based investing means investing towards a concrete amount within a set period, rather than simply aiming for maximum return.

Your goal and horizon determine the strategy: the shorter the period, the more cautious the mix. As your end date approaches, risk is reduced automatically, so a market drop just before the finish doesn't derail your whole plan. Unlike a pension, you can access it in the meantime. More on goal-based investing.

How does goal-based investing work?

You decide three things: the amount you want to reach, the period, and the maximum risk you want to take. Vive builds an investment plan around that and executes it.

The app tracks whether you are on course and adjusts where needed. As your end date approaches, the capital is automatically invested more cautiously to protect what you have built. Unlike a pension, you can access it in the meantime. More on goal-based investing.

How risky is investing with Vive?

Investing always carries risk: you can lose part or all of your contribution. Vive invests within your financial profile and takes no risk outside it.

In your younger years we generally invest more offensively, because you have time to absorb fluctuations. As your goal or retirement date approaches, we reduce risk step by step. For wealth management we don't, because there is no end date. Read the full investment policy.

Please note:
Investing carries risks

Investing offers opportunities, but you may lose part or all of your investment. That’s why it’s important to understand the associated risks in advance. More information can be found in the Investment Policy. Vive is a licensed wealth manager.