Curvo's Academy

Looking back at our education, we realised that we were never taught how to manage our own money. We think this is a flaw in the school system and one of the reasons why many people end up in a precarious financial situation.

We believe that everyone's financial lives will improve if they are armed with the right knowledge.

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Before you start investing

Investing can be complicated. Read our articles to learn more on the intricacies of passive investing.

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Why you should passively invest your savings

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How much should I be saving as a 29-year-old?

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I want to start investing but I'm worried about losing all my money

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Why passive investing beats active investing with Lars Kroijer

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Making it concrete

Actionable articles to help you on your journey towards financial freedom.

How to invest in ETFs from Belgium

How to invest in ETFs in Belgium

How to dollar-cost average in Belgium

How to dollar-cost average in Belgium

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Taxes Belgian investors should know about

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Why "VWCE and chill" isn't for everyone

Ben Felix

Ben Felix answers questions from European investors

Tim Nijsmans

Tips for the Belgian investor with Tim Nijsmans

How to buy IWDA in Belgium

How to buy IWDA in Belgium

Alternatives to VWCE

VWCE vs IWDA: which is better for you?

Belgian brokers where you can buy ETFs

Best broker in Belgium for ETFs

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How to buy Vanguard funds in Belgium

How to FIRE in Belgium

How to FIRE in Belgium (Financial Independence Retire Early)

How to invest in the S&P 500

How to invest in the S&P 500 in Belgium

Vanguard VWRL

Should Belgians buy VWRL?

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How to invest in the Nasdaq-100 in Belgium

Representation of choosing the best ETFs for Belgians

Best ETFs for Belgians 2024

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How to invest in ETFs in France

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How to invest in ETFs in the Netherlands

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DEGIRO vs Bolero

How to invest in the BEL 20

How to invest in the BEL 20

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Beginner's guide to index investing

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Best investment apps in Belgium 2024

PEA in Belgium

PEA (plan d'épargne en actions) in Belgium

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Alternatives to Wealthfront in Belgium

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Roth IRA: is there an equivalent in Belgium?

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Bolero vs Keytrade

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Best robo-advisors in Belgium

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Best S&P 500 ETFs for Belgians 2024

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MEXEM vs DEGIRO

Physical vs synthetic ETF comparison

Physical vs synthetic ETFs

DEGIRO costs for ETFs clearly explained

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Accumulating vs distributing ETFs for Belgians

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LYNX vs DEGIRO

Logos of eToro, DEGIRO and Curvo

eToro vs DEGIRO

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How to declare your foreign account to the Belgian authorities

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Reynders tax: all you need to know for your taxes 2023

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How to build a diversified portfolio of ETFs

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401(k): is there an equivalent in Belgium?

Robinhood in Belgium: what are the alternatives?

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How to invest like a Boglehead in Belgium

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How to invest in the stock market in Belgium

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Interactive Brokers vs DEGIRO

DEGIRO core selection of ETFs: all you need to know

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5 best sustainable ETFs for Belgians

Keytrade vs DEGIRO vs Curvo brokers in Belgium

Keytrade vs DEGIRO

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Declaring the TOB: the complete guide (tax on stock-exchange transactions)

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Best Vanguard ETFs in 2024

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401(k): is there an equivalent in Italy?

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How to invest in the S&P 500 in Italy

Bull on Wall Street in front of a US flag

DEGIRO tax return for Italy: all you need to know

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Roth IRA: is there an equivalent in Italy?

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How to invest like a Boglehead in Italy

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Alternatives to Moneyfarm

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Taxes Italian investors should know about

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Financial independence: the guide to FIRE in Italy

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How to invest in ETFs in Italy

Best S&P 500 ETFs for Italians 2024

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Payment for order flow (PFOF): what it is and why it's controversial

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How to invest in index funds in Italy

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What is a broker?

Image showing different brokers in Europe

What are fractional shares?

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Alternatives to Wealthsimple in Europe

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Fineco review: read this before you start

Person sitting reviewing the broker Directa

Directa review: read this before you start

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How to buy Vanguard funds in Italy

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Accumulating vs distributing ETFs: a complete guide for Italians

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Robinhood in Italy: what are the alternatives?

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Alternatives to Wealthfront for Italians

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Best robo-advisors in Italy

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During your life as an investor

There's always more to learn when it comes to investing.

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Passive investing vs renting out real-estate

Budget template for savings

How much should I save with Curvo?

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Passive investing vs buying a house

Understand your portfolio of ETFs with Backtest

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All about your pension

Our vision is to solve the pension crisis for our generation.

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How Belgian freelancers can retire on their own terms

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ETFs vs Belgian pension saving (pensioensparen / épargne-pension): which should you choose?

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The guide to Belgian pension saving

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I have a state pension plan that my employer is contributing to. Do I really need to set one up separately?

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How much will my pension be?

Mark Scholliers

Surviving the Belgian pension crisis with Mark Scholliers

Webinars

We host webinars to empower millennials to improve their financial well-being. They're also a great opportunity for us to meet you and our future members.

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All about ETFs with Tim Nijsmans

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Introducing Curvo with Thomas and Yoran