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How to use your net salary in Spain: budgeting, savings rate, extra payments, pay rises, salary negotiation and why your renta sometimes ends up owing.
From net salary to your finances
Knowing your net salary is the first step to organising your money. From there you can build a budget , decide how much to save and plan your extra payments .
We also help you understand how much of a pay rise reaches your pocket , negotiate your salary with net in mind and avoid surprises when your renta ends up owing .
The calculator has a savings section: enter your monthly cost of living and see how much you save a year. Open it here .
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