Category: Insurance
Financial Perks for Career Moms in Germany
Germany is one of the most generous countries when it comes to benefits awarded to parents. The German government offers lengthy parental leave, tax credits, Read More
The Story of 3 Kenyan Sisters: Investing in the Dead vs Investing in the Living
An article featured in the taz this weekend, focused on migrants living in Germany who insist on being buried in the land they came from. Read More
News Laws Coming to Effect March 1st
I told someone I run a website that shares info on German laws and the first question was, “Their laws change?”…..Yes. German laws tend to Read More
What to Consider when Choosing a Credit Card Provider
Many banks lure their customers with credit cards that have minimal fees. Aiming to attract more customers, their advertising campaigns always causes a stir. Indeed Read More
German Health System One of the Best in Europe and the World
According to a 2013 study carried out on the health systems in Europe and other parts of the world, Germany ranked very well. Not the Read More
Private Individuals Now Allowed to Snoop at Your Schufa Credit Score
Schufa has now opened shop for ordinary citizens. It is now possible for private individuals to obtain information about the financial position of companies, other Read More
Insurances for Students
The academic calendar year in many universities began in October 2013 with approximately 400 000 first-year students joining universities in Germany. This is usually an Read More
Mkenya Radio Feb 2014: Real Estate Market, Financial Planning and Becoming an Insurance and Investment Expert in Germany
This month’s Mkenya Radio Show discussed the Real Estate Market and Financial planning. Our insurance and investment expert also gave tips to those interested in Read More
Mkenya Radio Jan 2014: Insurance Policies and Choosing Providers
We started the new year on a high note with our first show of the year on “Insurance Policies and Choosing Providers”. The plan was Read More
Health Insurance Contributions Set to Increase
The new federal government has revised the financing of the public health insurance, this will affect the final cost paid by employees across the Read More
Germans & Americans Most Afraid of Self-Employment in World Ranking
According to a recent study, Germans and Americans have a lower affinity to starting their own companies. Although it is much easier to start Read More
Blue Card a Flop – “Lower the Hurdles to Encourage Applicants”
The EU Blue Card was introduced in 2012 in the hopes that foreign professionals would flock the German job market. Unfortunately, assessments of the progress Read More
A Lawyer’s Take on Denied Visas at the German Embassy in Nairobi
A few months ago, I invited my Kenyan girlfriend to Germany. The German Embassy in Nairobi, however, didn’t issue the visa. Reason: Applicant could Read More
Biggest Insurance Mistakes Made by Expats in Germany
Nowadays, we face an immense insurance market. The products are complex, the contractual basis complicated and often not very comparable. More than 450 insurance companies Read More
Concealing Pre-Existing Conditions Could Cost You Your Insurance Cover
Most of us take up insurances to ensure we’re taken care of in case something happens. Although we have a right to enjoy the benefits Read More
Health Insurance Should Pay For Hearing Aid Equipment
Most health insurance contracts have the obviously ambiguous statement, “Erstattungsfähig sind Kosten nur in angemessener Ausführung” (Costs are only refundable when “appropriate”). This statement has Read More
Waiver of Health Insurance Debt by 31st Dec 2013
1st April 2007, Germany made it compulsory for everyone living in Germany to have health insurance. Some people did not jump on the bandwagon and Read More