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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is goal-based investing?

Goal-based investing is a way of investing where your investment strategy is based on your concrete financial goals and the associated period (time between now and the end date) instead of only maximising the total return. You are, in fact, investing towards a specific amount.

How does goals-based investing work?

Goal-based investing with Vive is all about a concrete endpoint, a suitable investment mix and automatic adjustment. You determine which financial goal (in €) you want to achieve, within which period and how much risk you are willing to take for this goal. Vive then creates a plan to achieve your goal. This way, you work step-by-step towards your financial goal, with maximum focus and minimal surprises.

How risky is investing with Vive?

Vive invests based on your financial situation. We never take risks outside of your financial profile.

However, we believe you can achieve maximum return by investing more aggressively in your younger years. This is a period when you have plenty of time to absorb losses, but still lots of time for the money to grow. As you get closer to your goal or retirement age, we slowly reduce the risk. This way, you retain the accrued money, even if the market goes up and down.

This strategy is maintained for both goal-based and retirement investing. For wealth management, we do not reduce the risk. This has no end date.

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.