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Welcome to the 2023 Q&A with Pärtel Tomberg, the CEO and Founder of Bondora. It's become a popular tradition over the last couple of years that we ask you to send your questions to us, so Pärtel can connect with you directly and answer your queries. This year, three other members from Bondora will also…

If you live in Estonia, then jaanipäev needs no introduction. Also known as Midsummer’s Day, on 24 June, the whole country celebrates with huge bonfires, grilling, and having a good time with friends and family. But as 23 June is Victory Day, the celebrations start early and continue well into the (white) night. Midsummer occurs…

Debit or credit? When it comes to personal finance and managing our daily expenses, choosing between a debit card and a credit card can play a significant role. In Germany, a country known for its pragmatic financial practices, the preference for debit cards over credit cards is deeply ingrained. In this article, we'll delve into…

The 2nd quarter of 2023 kicked off with solid numbers. March statistics smashed all previous records and set new all-time highs for investments and originations. Although the numbers have dipped slightly, they're still topping €20M each, which sets us on track to reach our goals. Here are more stats from April: 1,309 new investors joined…

Financial literacy is a critical skill that parents must instill in their children, as it's fundamental to navigating the complexities of modern life. But which approach is suitable for your children? Parents can teach their children about money by providing them with pocket money, either in exchange for chores or without any strings attached. Some…

March statistics set new all-time highs for investments and loan originations. Both topped €23 million. Increasing by 21.2%, loan originations totaled a record-breaking €23,300,618. And investments increased by 12.6% to a total of €23,256,640. Read on for more: Investment by product Reaching a new record-high, investments rose by 12.6%, equaling €23,256,640. Go & Grow received €23,204,495,…

Go & Grow investors, we've got exciting news for you. The monthly Go & Grow limit of €400 has been raised! That means that from today onwards, you can invest up to €700 net into your classic Go & Grow account every month. As you know, we use data and research to help us make…

Record-breaking news! The first quarter of 2023 started and ended with a bang. After February had some of the highest origination and investment figures we’ve seen post-pandemic, March statistics smashed all previous records to set new all-time highs. Investments and originations topped €23 million each. Read on for more standout stats from March: 1,645 new…

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Go & Grow Unlimited prize draw. Investors had to add at least €1,000 into their Go & Grow Unlimited account to qualify. For every €1,000 invested, they received one 'raffle ticket' into the lucky draw. The prize draw ended on Sunday, 30 April 2023, and the…

Have you ever decided not to sign up for a course, to cancel a trip, or to not send your children to a better school simply because you felt afraid that you'd run out of money? This could be a sign that you don't have a good level of financial well-being... yet. Luckily, it's something you…