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Articles & guides<\/h1>

A little clarity for life in Germany.<\/h3>

Understand your options before you take the next step. Explore clear explanations of healthcare, pensions, tax and life in Germany, with practical questions to take into a conversation with a specialist.<\/p>

Browse the topics<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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FIND YOUR TOPIC<\/strong><\/p>

What would you like to understand?<\/h2>
\u2661<\/span>Health
insurance<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u20ac<\/span>Money &
pensions<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u00a7<\/span>Tax &
legal<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u263c<\/span>Everyday
life<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u2302<\/span>Property &
mortgages<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u2197<\/span>Relocation &
immigration<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u2713<\/span>General
insurance<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u25a4<\/span>Work &
careers<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

HEALTH INSURANCE<\/strong><\/p>

Understand your healthcare options<\/h2>
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Germany\u2019s 2027
GKV changes<\/h3>

Changing income thresholds, family cover and treatment costs: what the reforms could mean for your household.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Why PKV deserves
a closer look<\/h3>

How statutory costs and changing benefits affect the comparison for eligible people and some families.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Mind the gaps
in your cover<\/h3>

Why the health reform makes reviewing dental, hospital, outpatient and travel cover more relevant.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse all health insurance articles \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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MONEY & PENSIONS<\/strong><\/p>

Plan for the future you want<\/h2>
\"A<\/figure>

Why Riester fell short\u2014and what changes<\/h3>

Explore the Altersvorsorgedepot, investment choice, costs and the trade-off when there is no compulsory capital guarantee.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Save more. Let it grow.
Keep your options open.<\/h3>

How Basisrente and a flexible private pension can work together, using tax relief to support additional long-term saving.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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GENERAL INSURANCE<\/strong><\/p>

Understand the everyday risks worth covering<\/h2>
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Protect the income your household relies on<\/h3>

Germany\u2019s Erwerbsminderungsrente assesses your ability to work in the general labour market. Understand who qualifies, what it pays, how medical reviews work and where occupational disability insurance can fill the gaps.<\/p>

Read the guide \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse general insurance articles \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Explore general insurance \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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EVERYDAY LIFE<\/strong><\/p>

Small steps. A more confident start.<\/h2>
\"A<\/figure><\/div>

Your first address,
officially registered.<\/h3>

When to register your address, which documents to bring and how to handle appointment delays. A practical Anmeldung checklist for your first home in Germany.<\/p>

Read the Anmeldung guide \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore all five Everyday Life guides \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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WORK & CAREERS<\/strong><\/p>

Understand your working life in Germany<\/h2>
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Sick leave in Germany<\/h3>

When to notify work, how electronic sick notes reach your employer and what happens to your pay during a longer absence.<\/p>

Read the guide \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse Work & Careers \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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PROPERTY & MORTGAGES<\/strong><\/p>

Understand the numbers behind a property investment<\/h2>
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Rental property and German tax<\/h3>

Which costs can you deduct? Can you receive tax relief during the year? Understand depreciation, financing expenses and the ten-year rule for a private sale.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse all property & mortgage articles \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

\u2191 Back to topics<\/a><\/p><\/div>

RELOCATION & IMMIGRATION<\/strong><\/p>

Arrive, settle in and find your next step<\/h2>
\"Stick-person<\/figure><\/div>

Which residence route fits your plans?<\/h3>

Compare permanent residence, the EU Blue Card, skilled work, study, family and job-search options. Find out who each route suits, how long it lasts and what work it allows.<\/p>

Read the guide \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse all relocation & immigration articles \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Explore relocation & immigration \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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TAX & LEGAL<\/strong><\/p>

Make your first tax return clearer<\/h2>
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Your first German tax return<\/h3>

Understand when filing is required, which expenses may qualify for relief and why advice can help you get started.<\/p>

Read the article \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Browse all tax & legal articles \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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FIND YOUR NEXT STEP<\/strong><\/p>

A question that needs a conversation?<\/h2>

Reading is a useful start. If you need help applying it to your own circumstances, tell us what you want to understand. We will listen first and look for the right specialist connection.<\/p>

Start a conversation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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