https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The unusual working conditions that were forced upon Germany by the pandemic have opened up opportunities to save money on your tax return. But there could be a nasty surprise in store too. https://www.thelocal.de/20210318/how-to-save-money-on-your-taxes-for-pandemic-year-2020-and-what-to-watch-out-for Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:20:21 +0100 how-to-save-money-on-your-taxes-for-pandemic-year-2020-and-what-to-watch-out-for Former meteorologist Lars Hattwig has achieved the "frugalist" dream that is gaining ground in ageing Germany: retiring in his 40s and living on the proceeds of a working life lived sparingly. https://www.thelocal.de/20180627/thrifty-germans-look-to-escape-the-rat-race-early Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:29:59 +0200 thrifty-germans-look-to-escape-the-rat-race-early Consumers are splashing out more than ever in Germany with spending reaching a new high of €1.6 trillion in 2013, a 2.5 percent boost on the previous year and almost a third more than in 2000. https://www.thelocal.de/20140311/germans-spending-more-than-ever Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:04:00 +0100 germans-spending-more-than-ever The average German will spend €273 on Christmas presents this year - €43 more than last year, according to a new survey. https://www.thelocal.de/20131105/christmas-fever-germans-gift-spending-hits-new-high Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:27:00 +0100 christmas-fever-germans-gift-spending-hits-new-high Young Germans are happy to save money for the future rather than spend it on frivolous pursuits in the here and now, as concerns about the country’s economy grow. https://www.thelocal.de/20121029/45843 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:15:00 +0100 45843 Nowhere in Germany are people more at risk of poverty than in the capital city of Berlin, a study released on Monday found. https://www.thelocal.de/20100118/24657 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:04:00 +0100 24657