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21/03/2010 Retirement planning for American expats (part I)

In this first article of a two-part series on the proper use of retirement accounts for Americans living abroad, we look at what American's...

19/03/2010 Insurance in Germany

Settling into a new country can take up a lot of time. First you have to arrange a residence permit, find a place to live, maybe buy a car..the...

19/03/2010 A guide to retiring in Germany

Germany's famous quality of life attracts many expats who want to retire here. But there are a lot of issues to consider, from health...

10/03/2010 Expert tips: How to plan your retirement

While most expats know they can’t rely on government pension schemes, only few know how they can best utilise their funds. Expatica financial...

05/03/2010 Guide to German social security

Germany's welfare system was once the envy of other nations, but it has been hit by a funding crisis. We set out a guide to the country's...

12/01/2010 Expats based in Europe worry most over pension benefits

A recent Expatica survey shows only 15 percent of expats polled are satisfied with their pension benefits.

17/02/2009 Expert tips: Financial planning

Expatica financial expert Craig Welsh offers five tips on how to manage your finances effectively, especially if your life and work involves...

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The ABCs of the German school system

The ABCs of the German school system

Trying to size up the education system is one of the hardest things facing those embarking on a foreign posting. We set out what you should know about German schools and daycare.

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German visa and citizenship system.

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

In part one of our two part series, we cover the driving culture in Berlin, where to park and buy gas and, most importantly, the laws.

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Our comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.