Salespeople take advantage of language barriers and consumers’ inexperience.
On your doorstep, you don’t have the opportunity to compare contracts.
Be careful of a too fast contract conclusion: Especially refugees should take note, to what they commit by concluding a contract.
There are a lot of providers, which have specialized for calls abroad.
Find out how EU law protects you and your family when you buy goods and services in the EU.
You have the right to open a basic bank account in any EU country, regardless of
Switching suppliers is simple and transition usually smooth. However, finding a suitable supplier is not always easy. The following article will show you how to proceed.
If you have just moved in (link only available in German) or have never changed your
A bank account has become indispensable for many everyday transactions in Germany. Therefore, the law stipulates that everyone has the right to open a payment account with basic functions: the basic bank account („Basiskonto“).
To get a basic account you only have to file an application and verify your identity
Motor vehicle liability insurance is compulsory in Germany , but not all policies are equally good. As damages caused by car accidents often run into the millions, you should make sure that your cover is high – preferably 100 million euros.
(link only available in German): All owners of a motor vehicle in Germany must have
We compiled checklists for 12 areas of life. They are intended to help you in everyday consumer life. Some of the checklists are translated in foreign languages.
In the checklist you find the insurances you have to take out.
Not only newcomers to Germany often find it difficult to get around on buses and trains. That is why the Consumer Organisation has put together the most important tips.
Those who have a social ticket can use it to buy cheaper train or bus tickets, including
There are some specialities for refugees, which differ from the regular supply within the state-mandated health insurance or the private health insurance.
Besides that asylum seekers have a claim for a medical treatment in case of health
Has someone called you to offer you a free credit card? Did you find „instant credit“ or credit „without a credit investigation“ on the internet? It might seem appealing but could end up being expensive for you. Our tip: Be cautious when it comes to offers you find online.
You have to load a pre-paid credit card with money before you can use it to make
