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The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?
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The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?

A Redditor’s experiment to turn 15€ of eBay credit into a jewelry business reveals harsh truths about material value, time investment, and the German second-hand market.

Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker
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Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker

Comdirect’s new fee-free ETF with State Street sounds great until you spot the 0.4% TER. Here’s why German passive investors should look elsewhere.

Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?
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Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?

14.1 million Germans now invest in stocks and ETFs, with under-40s leading the charge. This deep dive examines whether this surge represents lasting financial literacy or a fleeting trend destined for the next crash.

The €100k ETF Dilemma: When Does Switching Funds Actually Save Taxes in Germany?
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The €100k ETF Dilemma: When Does Switching Funds Actually Save Taxes in Germany?

Reaching €100k in your ETF portfolio triggers a controversial tax optimization debate. We analyze whether resetting FIFO through fund switching is smart strategy or overkill for German investors.

What Middle Class Actually Means in Germany: A Nurse’s €3,500 Net Reality Check
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What Middle Class Actually Means in Germany: A Nurse’s €3,500 Net Reality Check

A 33-year-old nurse’s income breakdown exposes the gap between statistical middle class definitions and actual financial security in modern Germany.

The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?
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The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?

A Redditor’s experiment to turn 15€ of eBay credit into a jewelry business reveals harsh truths about material value, time investment, and the German second-hand market.

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Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker
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Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker

Comdirect’s new fee-free ETF with State Street sounds great until you spot the 0.4% TER. Here’s why German passive investors should look elsewhere.

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Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?
Germany

Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?

14.1 million Germans now invest in stocks and ETFs, with under-40s leading the charge. This deep dive examines whether this surge represents lasting financial literacy or a fleeting trend destined for the next crash.

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The €100k ETF Dilemma: When Does Switching Funds Actually Save Taxes in Germany?
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The €100k ETF Dilemma: When Does Switching Funds Actually Save Taxes in Germany?

Reaching €100k in your ETF portfolio triggers a controversial tax optimization debate. We analyze whether resetting FIFO through fund switching is smart strategy or overkill for German investors.

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What Middle Class Actually Means in Germany: A Nurse’s €3,500 Net Reality Check
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What Middle Class Actually Means in Germany: A Nurse’s €3,500 Net Reality Check

A 33-year-old nurse’s income breakdown exposes the gap between statistical middle class definitions and actual financial security in modern Germany.

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SPD Inheritance Tax Reform: Who Wins, Who Pays? The Billion-Euro Question
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SPD Inheritance Tax Reform: Who Wins, Who Pays? The Billion-Euro Question

Germany’s SPD pushes to close inheritance tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy while protecting family homes. The political fight reveals deep divisions over wealth, fairness, and what ‘middle class’ really means.

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ETF-Fondsrente: Komplizierte Werbung oder seriöse Altersvorsorge?
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ETF-Fondsrente: Komplizierte Werbung oder seriöse Altersvorsorge?

A viral ad for an ETF-based pension product promises tax miracles and stress-free returns. We dissect the fine print, hidden costs, and why that ‘free’ insurance might cost you €30,000.

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Bayerische Versorgungskammer: How a €690 Million Loss Exposes Germany’s Pension Fund Risks
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Bayerische Versorgungskammer: How a €690 Million Loss Exposes Germany’s Pension Fund Risks

The Bavarian pension fund’s massive loss on US real estate reveals critical lessons about due diligence, risk management, and the false security of public retirement schemes in Germany.

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Could Geopolitical Tensions in Greenland Break the Holy Grail ETF Strategy?
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Could Geopolitical Tensions in Greenland Break the Holy Grail ETF Strategy?

Examining the systemic risk to popular US-based ETFs held by European investors if US-EU relations deteriorate over territorial disputes

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The €10,000 Illusion: Why Your Bank Vault Isn’t Fort Knox
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The €10,000 Illusion: Why Your Bank Vault Isn’t Fort Knox

The Gelsenkirchen vault heist exposed a critical blind spot in German financial security, your Schließfach is barely insured, and nobody told you

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How Safe Is Your Investment If Your Phone Is Stolen? The Hidden Flaw in Modern Banking
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How Safe Is Your Investment If Your Phone Is Stolen? The Hidden Flaw in Modern Banking

Your entire net worth sits in your pocket. When your smartphone becomes the key to your portfolio, a single theft can unravel years of wealth building. Here’s what actually happens, and why most security advice misses the point.

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Germany’s 2026 Tax Cut Plan: Why Your ‘Relief’ Might Actually Cost You More
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Germany’s 2026 Tax Cut Plan: Why Your ‘Relief’ Might Actually Cost You More

The SPD promises income tax cuts for middle earners in 2026, but rising social contributions and stealthy bracket creep could mean your net pay stays flat, or shrinks. Here’s what the political announcements won’t tell you.

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From €29k to €200k: The Unsexy Truth About Building Wealth in Germany Through Boring ETFs
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From €29k to €200k: The Unsexy Truth About Building Wealth in Germany Through Boring ETFs

A deep dive into one German investor’s six-year journey to €200k through MSCI World ETFs, no inheritance, no crypto, just disciplined saving and the psychological grit to stay invested when everyone else panicked.

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From First €10,000 to Next: Why Your Early Investing Wins Matter More Than You Think
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From First €10,000 to Next: Why Your Early Investing Wins Matter More Than You Think

A practical look at how small monthly contributions and systematic investing in Germany can generate real returns, even when starting with modest amounts. The psychological and financial milestones that actually matter.

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