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Tax-Free Savings Doubles in Sweden's ISK

Navigating the latest tax reform for Sweden's popular investment savings account (ISK). Explore how the tax-free limit doubling to SEK 300,000 for 2026, despite a slight tax rate rise, affects your household finances and long-term investment strategy. A must-read for Swedish savers. I've always found Swedish personal finance to be a fascinating blend of practicality and forward-thinking policy. Just when you think you've got the lay of the land, something shifts, often in a way designed to nudge the average Swede towards better saving habits. My own ISK, or Investeringssparkonto , has been a cornerstone of my modest investment journey here, and I suspect I'm not alone in checking its balance just a little more often than necessary. That's why the recent, significant tweak to the ISK rules—doubling the tax-free savings ceiling—feels like a true "Christmas has come early" moment for household budgets across the nation. However, as with most financial gifts,...

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