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Guides & Articles

Everything you need to know,
without jargon.

18 articles divided into 4 themes to guide you in your new life in Luxembourg.

My salary & labor law

My private life

My Skills & My Career

My salary & labor law

Payslip, contract, rights: we clarify everything.

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My salary & labor law

Understanding the Luxembourg index and calculating your net salary

In Luxembourg, your salary goes up on its own thanks to the index. We explain how it works and how to calculate your net with calculatrice.lu.

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My salary & labor law

12 min·27 Apr 2026

Managing your money in Luxembourg: the practical guide

Good salary in Luxembourg but nothing left? Budget, emergency fund, tax deductions: here's how to get your finances on track.

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My salary & labor law

6 min·12 Apr 2026

Preparing your retirement in Luxembourg: the 3 pillars you need to know

CNAP pension, employer plan, individual pension savings 111bis: we explain the 3 retirement pillars in Luxembourg and how to prepare yours.

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My salary & labor law

6 min·10 Apr 2026

Labour law in Luxembourg: what you need to know before you start

Permanent and fixed-term contracts, probation, leave, overtime, dismissal: we break down Luxembourg labour law in plain English.

The trigger otter mascot, wearing a red cap and glasses, looks stressed at a desk with administrative documents and a calculator, for Luxembourg tax procedures.

My salary & labor law

7 min·9 Apr 2026

Understanding your payslip in Luxembourg

Gross salary, social contributions, withholding tax, net pay: we break down every line of your Luxembourg payslip with current rates and a real example.

My private life

Taxes, couple, health: your personal life, deciphered.

The trigger otter, injured with bandages, sits in a wheelchair in a Luxembourg apartment. On the table are medicines and administrative forms.

My private life

Inability to work in Luxembourg: what happens if you can't work anymore?

Long-term sick leave, invalidity pension, reclassification: we explain what actually happens if you can't work anymore in Luxembourg.

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The trigger otter mascot, wearing a safety vest, fills out a European accident statement form on a road in Luxembourg after a car crash.

My private life

11 min·8 May 2026

Car accident in Luxembourg: the complete guide to react

Had a car accident in Luxembourg? Accident report, police, insurance, deadlines: we walk you through everything step by step.

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My private life

8 min·23 Apr 2026

Health insurance top-up in Luxembourg: the guide to choosing well

CNS, out-of-pocket costs, supplementary health insurance in Luxembourg: we explain what the CNS doesn't cover and how to choose your coverage.

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My private life

11 min·17 Apr 2026

Marriage, PACS or cohabitation in Luxembourg: the real differences

Taxes, inheritance, partner protection: we compare the 3 couple statuses in Luxembourg to help you make the right choice.

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My private life

10 min·16 Apr 2026

Planning your first trip outside Europe

Passport, travel insurance, CNS, vaccines, payments: everything you need to plan before your first big trip outside Europe from Luxembourg.

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My private life

6 min·9 Apr 2026

How to get your healthcare costs reimbursed in Luxembourg

How to get your medical expenses reimbursed in Luxembourg. PID, CNS, GesondheetsApp, complementary insurance: we explain everything.

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My private life

10 min·9 Apr 2026

Private liability insurance in Luxembourg: what to do if you damage something at someone's place

Broke something at a friend's place? The 4 steps to file a private liability claim in Luxembourg, the 8-day deadline and exclusions.

My Skills & My Career

Freelance, training, network - build your future.

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My Skills & My Career

Changing jobs in Luxembourg: resignation, notice period and rights

Thinking of resigning in Luxembourg? Notice periods by seniority, resignation letter, leave, unemployment: everything you need to know to leave properly.

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My Skills & My Career

7 min·28 Apr 2026

Getting your diploma recognised in Luxembourg: the step-by-step guide

Do you want to have your foreign diploma recognised in Luxembourg? We explain the steps, costs and timelines.

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My Skills & My Career

10 min·9 Apr 2026

First job in Luxembourg: your paperwork and taxes explained step by step

Starting a job in Luxembourg? We walk you through the admin steps, your payslip, and how to get a tax refund from your very first year.

My first home

Everything to find, finance, and secure your home.

The trigger otter, wearing a red cap, struggles to carry a stack of moving boxes in Luxembourg, while his concerned family watches.

Moving to Luxembourg: all the steps you need to follow

Moving to Luxembourg? Town hall, bank, CNS, LuxTrust: we walk you through every step in the right order, no jargon.

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9 min·9 Apr 2026

Buying property in Luxembourg when you're young: is it possible?

Want to buy your first home in Luxembourg? Here's everything about financial aid, the Bëllegen Akt, mortgages and current prices.

The trigger otter mascot holds keys in front of a modern house with the Luxembourg flag, symbolizing settling in or finding housing in Luxembourg.

4 min·9 Apr 2026

Finding housing in Luxembourg: prices, rights and tips

Looking for housing in Luxembourg? Real rental prices, tenant rights, rent subsidies and practical tips.

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