Work
Sick Pay and NAV — Money Basics for Employees
How sykepenger works in Norway: employer period, NAV rates, self-certification limits, and what to document when illness hits your income.
Julie Vik
Senior Writer, Work & Banking
Julie helps newcomers and locals navigate banking setup, NAV basics and first-home questions.
Articles
Housing
Buying Your First Home in Norway — Mortgage Basics
A clear guide to Norwegian first-home mortgages: equity rules, stress tests, dokumentavgift, and what banks actually look at before they lend.
Everyday
Student Economy in Norway — Loans, Grants and Rent
Lånekassen grants and loans, SIBO limits, student housing costs, and budgeting realities for degree students in Norway.
Banking
Moving to Norway — Your First 90 Days of Money Setup
A chronological money checklist for newcomers to Norway: BankID, tax card, bank account, Vipps, housing deposit, and NAV registration.