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9 May 2026
Jet fuel doubled — but your diesel car already costs €230 more per year since the war
Iran's war doubled jet fuel. The same shock hit the diesel pump: diesel is 2.229 €/l and a 20 000 km/year driver pays €230 more this year.
8 May 2026
Entrepreneur 2026: Can you run meal and culture benefits without Smartum or ePassi?
Smartum charges a 5.5% commission and ePassi takes 3.5–5% from the venue. The €400 sport benefit can run without them — the meal benefit needs a contract or token.
8 May 2026
Euribor fell below 2.8% — how much does your €200 000 mortgage payment drop?
12-month Euribor fell from 2.867% to 2.795% in two days. On a €200 000 loan, 25 years, 0.5% margin, your monthly payment drops €7.64 and you save €2 293 over 25 years.
8 May 2026
Helsinki Stock Exchange hits a millennium-high record – earnings season beat even the optimists, but factories and municipalities tell a different story
The Helsinki Stock Exchange general index climbed in May 2026 to levels not seen since the early 2000s. OP estimates full-year earnings growth could reach 16 percent – but at the same time, factories are closing and municipalities are demolishing buildings. What explains the gap?
8 May 2026
Oil Price Surge Ahead – What It Means for Your Driving Costs
The Strait of Hormuz crisis could push petrol prices sharply higher by summer. Calculate how much you'd save switching to electric or hybrid now.
8 May 2026
Salary vs dividends in Finland 2026 — which leaves more in your pocket?
Entrepreneur with €150 000 equity: dividends yield €2 331/month net, salary only €1 808/month — from the same €3 562 company revenue base. The gap is €523/month.