Tag: Social security
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…
Why Finance Minister Linder stopped basic child welfare
Christian Lindner The FDP leader also raises concerns about the content of basic child welfare. (Photo: dpa) Berlin On Wednesday, the basic child welfare plan planned by Federal Family Minister…
Reform of employee participation would attract talent to Germany
Fight for sought-after talent Start-ups often attract talented employees with a stake in the company. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Berlin Federal Finance Minister Lindner wants to make it easier for start-ups…
Basic child protection is not initially in the cabinet
Lisa Paus (Green Party) The family minister wanted to get her project through the cabinet today, but technical questions apparently still remain open. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Basic child security will…
Health insurance companies demand a higher general contribution rate
hospital As part of the hospital reform, the cash registers, which are already tight, are to participate in a transformation fund for the clinics. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of…
DAK boss warns of further increases in contributions
Andrew Storm “The bottom line is that contributors have to foot the bill by increasing contributions in 2024 and beyond.” (Photo: IMAGO/Metodi Popov) augsburg The statutory health insurance companies warn…
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.…
How to find the best health insurance
Stretching exercises after jogging Some statutory health insurance companies offer deductible tariffs. They may be worthwhile for young, healthy people. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Munich The image of the statutory health…
Why the costs for a care place are increasing – and what helps
Berlin Home care is becoming more and more expensive. According to an evaluation by the Association of Substitute Health Insurance Funds (vdek), a nationwide average of 2548 euros per month…
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…
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…
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…
Government does not want to abolish widow’s pension – neither does spouse splitting
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil Klingbeil does not see parental allowance as a social benefit and therefore finds the cuts wrong. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Castrop-Rauxel The next dispute over family policy…
How parents get maximum benefits from the state
expectant parents The planned parental allowance cuts for top earners are currently causing debates. What additional financial support are parents entitled to? (Photo: IMAGO / Shotshop) Dusseldorf A project by…