Financial Academy
Invoice Payments Explained: Common Myths and the Facts Behind Them
Thinking about paying by invoice but not sure if it's the right choice? You're not alone. From worrying about hidden fees to damaging credit scores, we'll separate the facts from the fiction so you’ll know exactly what to expect before you choose to pay later.
BNPL and budgeting: a practical guide for summer spending
Summer tends to cost more than expected. Holidays, festivals, a few home improvements, the annual wardrobe refresh before the kids go back to school – it adds up quickly, often across several weeks. It’s often a period when income stays the same while outgoings don’t. If you’re using it deliberately, buy now, pay later (BNPL) can be a useful tool during a summer budget. Here are some practical budgeting tips on how to do that.
Interview with BDIU board member Dr. Christian Behrens
Today we get some insights into the work of BDIU – Federal Association of German Debt Collection Agencies. Together with Dr. Christian Behrens, we take a look behind the scenes. He tells us how important this cooperation is in the debt collection industry – especially for the economy and consumer protection.
How are insolvency proceedings conducted in Germany?
If you have the impression that your outstanding debts are getting out of hand, you have the option of going through consumer insolvency proceedings in many countries around the world. The purpose of such proceedings is that, in the end, you get rid of all your debts that existed at the beginning of the proceedings. However, before we turn our attention to insolvency proceedings abroad, we will first explain in a down-to-earth manner how consumer insolvency proceedings work in Germany.
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