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Ruben thought he spent 700 euros on groceries, until he checked his bank account

Ruben thought he spent 700 euros on groceries, until he checked his bank account

Ruben, a 34-year-old man who tracks his monthly finances, frequently finds himself forced to withdraw money from his savings to cover expenses. During a session with budget coach Carolien Vos, he investigates the reasons behind this unexpected financial discrepancy.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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