Guides

The basic allowance in the Altersvorsorgedepot is 50 cents per euro up to 360 euros of own contribution. Calculation steps, table and cap with November 2026 status.

Whether the Altersvorsorgedepot pays off depends on your own contribution and tax rate, not on a fixed income. Figures with November 2026 status and a worked example.

Pension depot, Early Start Pension and Riester explained in one overview: what applies from 2027, what is still in progress, and which guides go further.

The tax office compares child benefit and child allowances and applies the more favourable relief. Which amounts apply in 2026 and what the draft provides for 2027.

Working students are not automatically required to file a tax return. Income above €410 without wage-tax deduction is a key case. The 2026 deadline ends on 2 August 2027.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are offered by university consortia. Most applications run from October to January, and scholarships vary by programme.

Delivery work as a mini-job, employment or self-employment: minimum wage 2026 is 13.90 euros, mini-job limit 603 euros. How to check your status correctly.

The overview for international students planning to study in Germany: admission, visa, blocked account, tuition fees and next steps, with links to every detailed guide.

Questionnaire, deadline, medical examination and deferment: this overview explains what men and women studying in Germany need to know about military service.

Type classes 2027 in German motor insurance: how the rating arises, what the GDV reports for 2027 and what it means for your premium. Last updated November 2026.