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Paul D’Hoore: Belgium’s Trusted Money Expert

Paul D’Hoore: Belgium’s Trusted Money Expert

A Legacy in Consumer Finance and Media

Born on May 25, 1959 in Wingene, Belgium, Paul D’Hoore is one of the country’s most respected financial journalists. Since 1983, he’s been a prominent voice on Belgian broadcast media, initially with BRT and then as a fixture on Het Journaal and other news programs from 1987 onward.Standaard Boekhandel Harpo

D’Hoore has worn many hats—news anchor (1991–2001), columnist, radio commentator on Huisraad, and financial expert across Het Journaal, TerZake, and De Zevende Dag.Standaard Boekhandel Harpo

The Entrepreneurial Pivot

In 2007, he left VRT and launched the independent newsletter Beurssucces, offering stock tips to subscribers. Despite stepping down as an employee, he continued contributing as a freelance expert to VRT and other outlets.Standaard HBVL

Author of Financial Bestsellers

D’Hoore has authored numerous popular books, including:

De 10 beurswetten van Paul D’Hoore (2002)
De 100 kapitale vragen van Paul D’Hoore (2003)
179 % hoger (2006)
Rijk in 100 dagen (2008)
De poen van uw pensioen (2009)
De 99 beste tips om belastingen te besparen (2011)Harpo

In 179 % hoger he references an investment strategy where Belgian stocks delivered exceptionally high returns over a three-year period.beurssucces.be beurssucces.be

Practical Insights on Investments & Retirement

D’Hoore remains active in offering financial guidance:

He’s voiced skepticism about years-end pension contributions and emphasizes the importance of understanding associated fees and costs.headliner.nl+4headliner.nl+4headliner.nl+4
He argues for prudence in real estate investing, suggesting alternative opportunities amid market volatility.headliner.nl
In early 2025, he spotlighted five promising stocks for Belgian investors.inhetnieuws.nl
In earlier decades, he leveraged the Cooreman-De Clercq Act, which provided tax-advantaged investment opportunities in Belgian equities—an experience that shaped his long-term approach to investing.kmoinsider.be

Controversy and Accountability

Some of D’Hoore’s work has faced criticism:

In 2012, the weekly magazine Humo accused him of plagiarism. They allege that his book De 99 beste tips om belastingen te besparen bore striking similarity to an earlier 1988 work, including duplicated names and plot elements. D’Hoore, however, stated he never knew of the prior book.gva.be+1
Fraudulent posts on social media falsely claimed his death and promoted crypto scams using AI-generated impersonations. D’Hoore strongly denounced these, reiterating that effortless wealth is fictional.headliner.nl decheckers.be

Lighter Side: Personal Perseverance

Back in 2009, D’Hoore shared that he lost 11 kg in seven weeks on the health show Volt, a testament to his commitment to well-being despite a busy media career.VRT

At a Glance

Aspect	Highlights
Media Career	Longstanding financial journalist on VRT and later freelance expert for VTM Standaard Boekhandel Standaard HBVL
Books Authored	Multiple bestselling financial guides from 2002–2011 Harpo Amazon beurssucces.be
Investment Insight	Commentator on pension savings, real estate, and stock selection headliner.nl+2headliner.nl+2 kmoinsider.be inhetnieuws.nl
Controversies	Plagiarism allegations and involvement in fraud impersonation cases gva.be headliner.nl decheckers.be
Personal Anecdote	Public health update: lost 11 kg on TV show VRT