Tag: retirement provision
Traffic light steps against double taxation are not enough
Pensioners in Düsseldorf Despite the reforms, millions of people continue to be affected by double taxation. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The double taxation of pensions costs retirees money and is…
Riester pension: Half-hearted proposal from the government commission
Young trainees in steel production The focus group set up by the federal government has made a classically conservative proposal for the reform of old-age provision. She missed her chance.…
The silent worker of the federal government
Hubertus Heil on a summer trip In rubber boots on the Emscher, the SPD Labor Minister is close to the people. Berlin Shortly before the summer vacation in Brandenburg, Hubertus…
Government commission recommends fundamental reform of private old-age provision
Berlin Private old-age provision is to be reformed and made more attractive. The experts deployed by the federal government propose a restructuring of the Riester pension and the introduction of…
Government commission recommends fundamental reform of private old-age provision
Berlin Private old-age provision is to be reformed and made more attractive. The experts employed by the federal government propose a restructuring of the Riester pension and the introduction of…
Digital pension overview – that gets even better
Young woman works on the laptop One should deal with old-age provision at an early stage, but a comprehensive analysis is required. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Frankfurt Private pension provision is important,…
Digital pension overview: Scientists trump new pension portal
Digital pension overview The online portal provides information on the current status of statutory, company and private pension schemes. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Frankfurt Every year, employees find so-called status notifications…
What pensioners with wrong tax assessments need to know
senior More than a million pensioners in Germany receive the basic pension surcharge. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Frankfurt For two years, seniors with mini-pensions have been entitled to a basic pension…
Wrong tax assessment – pensioners should know that now
senior More than a million pensioners in Germany receive the basic pension surcharge. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Frankfurt For two years, seniors with mini-pensions have been entitled to a basic pension…
Stock pension could violate the Basic Law
Protection of old-age provision? The share pension is intended to help stabilize state benefits. But there are some legal hurdles. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Berlin Shortly before the expected presentation of…
Company pension schemes are intended to save the business of life insurers
senior couple Life insurers still see potential for growth in company pension schemes. (Photo: www.imago-images.de) Frankfurt High inflation and sharp rises in interest rates are putting life insurers under increasing…
Pension funds in Great Britain are to invest more in start-ups
financial district in London Financial technology, life sciences, biotechnology and green technology companies are to receive more money. (Photo: REUTERS) London It sounds almost too good to be true: British…
From when you start working into your own pocket
Taxpayer Memorial Day Even the taxpayers’ association does not deny that the payments are offset by state benefits. (Photo: Maskot/Getty Images) Berlin On Wednesday morning at 5.12 a.m. the time…
Stable taxes, higher contributions for pensions and care: criticism of Lindner’s “marshalling yard”
Berlin The federal government’s plan to consolidate the federal budget in part at the expense of the contributors is causing considerable resentment in the economy and in social insurance. Employer…
Pensioners and students now receive the energy subsidy
electricity meter Because of the high costs, many citizens receive a flat-rate energy price allowance. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Pensioners should actually receive the energy price flat rate (EPP) automatically, but…
CDU relies on a tax reform – “A new approach to tax justice”
Berlin The CDU wants to modernize Germany as a location with a reform of the tax system and tax companies regardless of their company form in the future. “We are…
Younger population pays off
Pensioner In Austria, old-age pensions are on average 55 percent higher than in Germany. Berlin In pension debates, Austria is often cited as a shining example for Germany, because pensions…
Up to 32 euros costs with a contribution of 100 euros
life insurance With a new leaflet, the financial regulator Bafin wants to put a stop to excessive costs. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt For the time being, the EU Commission will probably…
What pensioners have to consider when paying taxes
tax pension What applies to the tax return in retirement? (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no more tax returns? Unfortunately, this is becoming less and less the case. The…
Generali Germany separates from pension fund
Italian insurance group Generali The sale of the pension fund will improve the solvency ratio of Generali Germany by ten percentage points and that of the entire group by one…