If you’re coming to Germany from outside the European Union to study or look for work, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. A common way to do this is by opening a blocked account, or 'Sperrkonto'.
Demonstrating financial stability, and not relying on certain welfare benefits, is among the basic requirements to gain German citizenship. We asked our readers if they thought this was fair, and some mentioned cases where it gets complicated.
An additional real-time security measure that comes into force on Thursday across the Eurozone puts the onus on users to ensure bank details of financial transfer recipients is accurate.
Taking parental leave to bond with a newborn child is a wonderful experience, but if you're applying for German citizenship, you may be wondering if this break from work could impact your application. We look at the rules and offer some helpful tips.
Paper money is being used less and less so why are residents across Europe being advised by the European Central Bank to keep between €70 and €100 in cash at home?
Executive pay rose in Germany in 2024, along with the gap in wages between executives and employees. But the difference remains less dramatic than in some other countries, partly as a result of Germany’s ‘Schallmauer’.
Wholesale gas prices in Germany are on a downward trend, potentially bringing a wave of relief to households across the country. Customers who are able to switch providers or sign a new contract now can save money by shopping around.
For foreigners living in Germany and considering vocational training, it’s helpful to know which apprenticeships offer the highest pay during training as well as the best long-term career prospects.
Salaries are higher in Frankfurt while Munich has higher housing costs, according to a recent report. The Local looks at average salaries and apartment prices to get a sense of how affordable Germany’s big cities really are.
You don't always have to study at university to land a lucrative job. These seven jobs all have healthy salaries and don't require years of training, making them ideal options for non-graduates or career changers.
Recent disruptions at US-based payment giant PayPal have caused significant headaches for banks, merchants, and customers across Europe. PayPal users in Germany are advised to check their accounts.
The price of Germany's favourite meal on the go has steadily increased in the past two years as food and energy prices have also climbed. Here's a look at how much a Döner kebab costs in different cities around the country.
Germany's unemployment benefits are a hotly debated topic, with some suggesting that they are so generous that people don't seek work. But minimum-wage workers earn more disposable income, a new study shows.
Germany has an international reputation as a nation of savers. We take a look at whether the financial products on offer in the country live up to the image.
Germany's Cabinet has agreed a draft budget for next year, earmarking major spending to improve infrastructure and boost defence, as well as maintaining key services like pensions and the 'Deutschlandticket'.
The deadline for freelancers and some employees in Germany to submit their tax return was Thursday, July 31st. What happens if you missed the deadline, or any others?
German inflation remained unchanged July, preliminary data showed Thursday, as eurozone rate-setters mull their next steps after keeping interest rates on hold last week following a string of cuts.
A good English speaking tax professional can save you time and money, and reduce the stress involved with filing your taxes in Germany. So how can you find one?
Just over 20 percent of German households can't afford a week long vacation, according to a recent report, with that number rising considerably high in some states.
There's a lot to know about getting paid and paying taxes as a freelancer in Germany and it starts with sending your first invoice. Here's everything that should be included.
