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The 1-Cent Chart View That Broke German Investors: Flatex’s Real-Time Data Fee Exposed
Germany

The 1-Cent Chart View That Broke German Investors: Flatex’s Real-Time Data Fee Exposed

How a tiny per-click charge on Flatex sparked outrage about hidden brokerage fees in Germany, and what it reveals about the true cost of ‘free’ investing.

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Can High Spreads Destroy Long-Term Investment Returns? The 4.47% Sparplan Trap
Germany

Can High Spreads Destroy Long-Term Investment Returns? The 4.47% Sparplan Trap

How a 4.47% bid-ask spread on stocks like Ferrexpo silently devours your German savings plan returns, and why buy-and-hold isn’t enough protection.

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France’s 13,000 Millionaire Tax Ghosts: How the Wealthiest Pay Zero Income Tax
France

France’s 13,000 Millionaire Tax Ghosts: How the Wealthiest Pay Zero Income Tax

A leaked Bercy report reveals 13,335 French millionaires paid no income tax in 2024. We dissect the legal loopholes, political firestorm, and what it means for fiscal fairness in France.

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How to Fight Back Against Unfair Tax Reforms: The Box 3 Protest Movement
Netherlands

How to Fight Back Against Unfair Tax Reforms: The Box 3 Protest Movement

The Dutch Senate holds the final key to stopping a wealth tax reform that could cost small investors €300,000 over a lifetime. Here’s how the vermogensval campaign is mobilizing citizens, and what you can still do.

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The Lombard Loan Loophole: How French FIRE Enthusiasts Plan to Live Tax-Free by Never Selling Assets
France

The Lombard Loan Loophole: How French FIRE Enthusiasts Plan to Live Tax-Free by Never Selling Assets

French FIRE followers are eyeing Lombard loans to fund retirement without triggering capital gains taxes. Here’s why it’s controversial, risky, and possibly brilliant.

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Why Your German Social Security Contributions Are Probably Too High (And What Locals Won’t Tell You About Slashing Them Legally)
Germany

Why Your German Social Security Contributions Are Probably Too High (And What Locals Won’t Tell You About Slashing Them Legally)

Social security contributions in Germany can devour 40% of your income. Here’s how employees and freelancers legally minimize them through PKV (Private Krankenversicherung), mini-jobs, and clever status changes.

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Caisse d’Épargne’s Smoking Gun: How French Banks Incentivize Portfolio Churning in Managed Accounts
France

Caisse d’Épargne’s Smoking Gun: How French Banks Incentivize Portfolio Churning in Managed Accounts

A buried warning in Caisse d’Épargne’s own documents exposes how remuneration schemes encourage asset managers to boost portfolio turnover, profiting banks while eating into your returns.

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Spanish Property Dreams: Why That €185k Marbella Apartment Will Cost You Triple in Swiss Headaches
Switzerland

Spanish Property Dreams: Why That €185k Marbella Apartment Will Cost You Triple in Swiss Headaches

A Swiss resident’s plan to buy a €185k rental property in Marbella looks perfect on paper, until you factor in Spanish legal traps, renovation nightmares, and the tax office in Bern. The real math isn’t pretty.

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Elster vs. WISO vs. Zasta: The Real Cost of Convenience in German Tax Filing
Germany

Elster vs. WISO vs. Zasta: The Real Cost of Convenience in German Tax Filing

Why Germany’s free tax software might cost you hundreds, and why paying for third-party tools could be pointless. A data-driven breakdown of Elster, Zasta, and the tax software ecosystem.

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