Inflation rate in September: Saarland prices continue to riseHeating oil, food, services: Consumer prices continued to climb in September. According to the Statistical Office of the Saarland, energy prices are mainly responsible for this. There were also some outliers down.
Source: Regionalnachrichten aus dem Saarland
How to Open a Bank Account in Germany Without a SCHUFA ScoreYou don't need any credit history to open a bank account in Germany — the law guarantees it. Here's how the Basiskonto actually works.
Source: Redaktion
Steuerklassen Explained: Why Married Couples Argue About Tax Class III vs. VYour Steuerklasse doesn't change how much tax you owe for the year — but it changes your monthly paycheck dramatically. Here's what I, III, IV, and V actually mean.
Source: Redaktion
German Tax Return (Steuererklärung): Do You Actually Need to File One?Not every employee in Germany has to file a tax return — but plenty of expats do without realizing it. Here's how to tell, and what changed for 2026.
Source: Redaktion
SCHUFA Explained: What It Is and How to Build Credit as a NewcomerNo German landlord, bank, or phone provider will take you seriously without a SCHUFA record. Here's what it actually is, and how to build one from zero.
Source: Redaktion
The German Radio Tax (Rundfunkbeitrag): What Expats Need to KnowEvery household in Germany pays a monthly broadcasting fee, whether or not anyone owns a TV. Here's what the Rundfunkbeitrag actually costs, who's exempt, and how to pay it.
Source: Redaktion
Guinea pig market celebrates 50th anniversaryAt the event, the guinea pig hobby club presents its animals - and informs future owners about species-appropriate husbandry.
Source: Nachrichten aus Hamburg
Is the hype about Shein & Co. over?Chinese low-cost online retailer Shein is messing up its stock market debut. The times of high growth seem to be over for the company. Investors focus on other industries. By Noel Schmidt.
Source: tagesschau.de - Die Nachrichten der ARD