Car Insurance in Germany – 13 Ways to Save Money

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Planning to drive in Germany? In this article, you will learn why you need car insurance in Germany, what are the different types, how to choose a suitable one, ways to save money on car insurance, and more.

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Filing US Tax When Living Abroad In Germany – An Overview For US Expats

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As a US expat, do you understand your tax impact when living abroad? The United States taxes its citizens based on citizenship and not residency. It means that you will have to take care of both German tax and US tax if you live abroad in Germany. In this article, you will find information about your tax obligations in both Germany and the US.

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Private vs Public Health Insurance: What is Better for Expats in Germany?

Private vs Public Health Insurance: What is Better for Expats in Germany?

Are you aware of the difference between private vs public health insurance in Germany? Which one is better for you? What are the pros and cons of each of them? How to decide which one you should take? In this post, you will find everything you need to know about private vs public health insurance in Germany. Continue reading “Private vs Public Health Insurance: What is Better for Expats in Germany?”

20 Ideas to Make Money from Home – Anyone Can Do

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Due to the coronavirus crisis, many people are getting used to working from home. Working from home has a lot of benefits. You can save time on commuting, spend more time with your family, and you can even work in your pajamas. It doesn’t matter if you are a student or housewife wanting to make some money from home; or if you have a full-time job already but looking for ways to make some extra cash on the side. In this article, you will find many different ways to make money from home. Continue reading “20 Ideas to Make Money from Home – Anyone Can Do”

9 ways to earn money in Germany as a student

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As a foreign student, I fully understood the financial hardship during my student time in Germany.

In 2010, I took all my saving with me and flew to Germany alone to enroll in a master degree in a university. The degree was supposed to last for two years, while my saving was only enough to cover the first year expense.

In this post, I will show you different ways to earn money in Germany as a student.

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