Money | Finances A4
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More money for temporary workers next year
Temporary workers will receive more money starting next year. On January 1, 2026, wages will initially rise by 2.99 percent,…
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Subsidies for daycare fees in the district of Tübingen
By Yana Rudenko In Baden-Württemberg, local authorities set the parental contributions for crèches, kindergartens, after-school care, and daycare. If the…
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Buy today, pay later: Consuming on credit is risky
Many young people get into financial difficulties because they take out small loans and then cannot repay them. This is…
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Debt counseling: get out of the red
There are many reasons for debt: Sudden unemployment, high cell phone bills, separation from a partner or too much shopping…
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Office must pay health insurance contributions
At least in one case, the office must now pay after all: In summary proceedings, the Heilbronn Social Court has…
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„Migrant Pay Gap”: Migrants earn significantly less
Migrants in Germany and seven other countries earn on average almost 20 percent less than locals. This was reported by…
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Card exchange initiative for refugees in the district of Tübingen well received
By Bernhard Kirschner The initiative by refugee organizations in Tübingen to exchange cash for vouchers with refugees has been well…
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Traveling to Ukraine: What to bear in mind
Refugees from Ukraine who are living in Germany under Article 24 of the Residence Act can generally travel to Ukraine…
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The minimum wage will increase twice by 2027
Employees can expect an increase in the statutory minimum wage. It will rise in two stages: on January 1, 2026,…
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Asylum seekers: High health insurance contributions loom after job loss
Asylum seekers who work and then lose their jobs face a major financial risk. The reason for this is the…
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The state pays pension contributions for raising children
The German pension system provides special support for parents who devote themselves to raising children. The state rewards them for…
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EU sanctions end: Money transfer to Syria facilitated
Following the USA, the EU has also lifted all of its economic sanctions against Syria. This was decided by the…
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Bürgergeld for new refugees from Ukraine on the brink
The future governing parties CDU/CSU and SPD want to abolish the Citizen’s Income (Bürgergeld) for refugees from Ukraine who entered…
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Payment cards for refugees – the “cash for vouchers” campaign
By Bernhard Kirschner Since March, refugees in Tübingen who receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act have been able…
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Warning strikes in Tübingen: No buses again
Due to a warning strike by the trade union Verdi, there will be virtually no buses in Tübingen on Tuesday…
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Tips for protecting yourself from high mobile costs abroad
Using your cell phone within the EU, including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (members of the European Economic Area), will incur…