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      • Getting to the Good Grapes
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      • Exhibitions and Events in Rothenburg 2019 – 2022
      • German Christmas Markets
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      • Germany: Basic Facts
      • Bumps and Jolts on the Cultural Road
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      • John Townsends Investment Opinions
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      • The German Retirement and Pension System – Basic Facts
      • Private Pension Plans in Germany
      • How To Get Your German State Retirement Insurance Contributions Refunded
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      • What you should know about mortgages in Germany
      • International Money Transfers To and From Germany
      • A Beginner’s Guide to Exchange Rates
      • Raising Happy Financially Literate Children
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      • Medical Tourism in Germany
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      • Finding a Doctor in Germany
      • Fast Facts 2022: German Health Care
      • Going to the Dentist in Germany
      • Pharmacies in Germany
      • The Top 6 Things You Should Know About German Hospitals, Doctors and Healthcare
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      • Psychological Support for Expats in Germany
      • Expatriate Coaching – Meeting the needs of Today’s Expatriate Assignment
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      • Children’s Allowance – Kindergeld in Germany
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      • Moving to Germany – Relocation Companies – What They Do for You
      • Repatriation – Moving from Germany
      • Moving to Germany: four tips for a smooth transition into your new life abroad
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      • Telephone Prefixes in Germany
      • Setting up a Household in Germany
      • Cell Phones
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      • The German Post Office and Postal Services
      • Radio and TV in Germany
      • Mailing a letter to Germany
      • Mobile Phone Service When Traveling to Germany
      • Funerals in Germany: “You Can’t Afford to Die”
      • All About Recycling in Germany
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      • Investing in German Property
      • Property Valuation in Germany
      • Making the Most Money from Your Property Sale
      • Buying a House or Apartment in Germany
      • The Energy Certificate (Energieausweis) in Germany
      • What is Buy to Let (Rent Out) Investment and How Does it Work?
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      • Rental Furniture in Germany – the Smart Alternative for Expats
      • Housing in Germany: What You Need to Know
      • 7 Differences Between Corporate Housing and Hotels
      • Apartment Rental
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      • Insurance: What Do You Really Need?
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      • What you should know about Insurance BEFORE you arrive in Germany
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      • Risk Coverage for Businesses in Germany
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      • Paying Medical Expenses/Health Insurance Claims in Germany It can get complicated
      • Using German Government Health Insurance (GKV)
      • Health Insurance Options in Germany – 2022
      • Supplemental Medical/Health Insurances (Zusatzversicherung) in Germany
      • Tips about German Statutory Health Insurance
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      • Getting Married in Denmark
      • How To Get Married in Germany
      • German Wedding Traditions and Customs
      • Wedding gifts and traditions in Germany
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    • Outlet Shopping in Germany
    • Catalog Shopping, Online Shopping and TeleShopping in Germany
    • Shopping in Germany
    • Germany and New Shipping Perspectives
  • Taxes
    • Paying Taxes in Germany
    • The Foreign Bank Account Reporting Deadline is Approaching – What You Need to Know!
    • Understanding FATCA as an American Living in Germany
    • Expat Tax Deadlines: There’s More Than Just Your Tax Return Due Date!
    • American Expats and the IRS in Germany
    • New German Tax Regulations for Investment Funds – 2018
    • Importing Goods to Germany
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      • Hostels in Germany – and Other Budget Accommodations
      • German Hotels: Everything from Simple Basics to Luxurious Opulence
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      • Amusement and Theme Parks in Germany
      • German Christmas Museum
      • River Boats in Germany
    • Sightseeing
      • SouthWest Germany / Baden-Württemberg
      • Quedlinburg: UNESCO Site & Birthplace of a Nation
      • Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Germany’s Famous and Romantic Medieval City Offers Far More than Meets the Eye
      • Nearby Countries
      • Offbeat Tourism in Germany
      • A Touristic Guide to Germany’s Wine Regions
      • Northeastern Beaches in Germany
      • The Best of Germany
      • High Times in Lower Bavaria
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      • Trains: Traveling by Rail in Germany
      • German Rail Lost and Found
      • Reflections on Munich U-Bahn Etiquette
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      • German Traffic Violations and Fines
      • Commuting in Germany
      • Car Seats
      • Environmental Zones (Umweltzonen) in Germany
      • Don’t driver under influence
      • The B3 – Germany’s Route 66
      • Handicapped Parking Permits
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      • SoFA, Diplomats and Other US Government Employees
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      • Finding a Job in Germany
      • Career Information for Foreign Engineers in Germany
      • Foreign Doctors in Germany
      • German Hiring Procedures and the Employment Contract
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      • The Employee/Employer Relationship in Germany
      • German Workplace Organizations and Associations
      • Youth Labor Laws
      • Social Security and Employee Benefits in Germany
      • Termination of an Employment Contract in Germany
      • Temporary Work Agencies (Zeitarbeitfirmen) in Germany
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  • Federal States
  • Bureaucracy
    • Embassies and Consulates in Germany
    • Age of Majority
    • Birth and Death Certificates
    • German Law and the German Legal System
    • German Driver’s License Replacement
    • Passports for Infants
    • Voting in U.S. Elections while living in Germany
  • Business
    • Accounting & Finance
      • 3 Currency Strategies to Help SMBs Slash Costs
    • Entrepreneurship
      • Self-Employment in Germany
      • Starting a Business in Germany
      • The Mini-GmbH
    • Marketing
      • German SEO and Web Translation – 8 Steps to Success
      • How To Sell in Germany
      • An Analysis of the Online Advertising and SEO Market in Germany
      • Road Map for International Companies Wanting to Enter the German Market
  • Culture
    • Cuisine
      • Getting to the Good Grapes
      • Germany’s New World of Wine
      • A Taste of the Tauber
      • Cuisine and Dining Out in Germany
      • The German Beverage Revolution: New Trends in Liquid Refreshment
    • Festivals & Events
      • Festivals and Fun
      • Christmas Markets of Germany’s Historic Cities
      • Exhibitions and Events in Rothenburg 2019 – 2022
      • German Christmas Markets
      • Oktoberfest in Munich – All You Need to Know
    • German Culture
      • German Holidays
      • Searching for Your German Ancestors
      • Churches and Religious Activities in Germany
      • Germany: Basic Facts
      • Bumps and Jolts on the Cultural Road
      • No Smoking Laws in Germany
  • Education
    • School Vacations in Germany
    • International Schools in Germany
    • German School System
    • Higher Education in Germany
    • Language Schools in Germany
  • Finance
    • Investing
      • Investing while living in Germany, Yes you can!
      • Investing in Mutual Funds for US Citizens under FATCA
      • John Townsends Investment Opinions
    • Pension
      • The German Retirement and Pension System – Basic Facts
      • Private Pension Plans in Germany
      • How To Get Your German State Retirement Insurance Contributions Refunded
    • Personal Finance
      • Banks and Banking in Germany
      • What you should know about mortgages in Germany
      • International Money Transfers To and From Germany
      • A Beginner’s Guide to Exchange Rates
      • Raising Happy Financially Literate Children
  • Health
    • Healthcare
      • Medical Tourism in Germany
      • Hospitals in Germany
      • Finding a Doctor in Germany
      • Fast Facts 2022: German Health Care
      • Going to the Dentist in Germany
      • Pharmacies in Germany
      • The Top 6 Things You Should Know About German Hospitals, Doctors and Healthcare
    • Mental Health
      • Psychological Support for Expats in Germany
      • Expatriate Coaching – Meeting the needs of Today’s Expatriate Assignment
    • Wellness
      • Spas in Germany
  • Hobby
    • Clubs and Organizations in Germany
    • German Sports Leagues and Clubs
    • Individual and Local Sports in Germany
    • Joining a German Sports Club
    • Sailing In Germany
    • Fitness Centers in Germany
  • Household
    • Children
      • Children’s Allowance – Kindergeld in Germany
      • Mutterschaftsgeld / Maternity Allowance in Germany
      • Maternity Leave and Job Protection (Mutterschutz) in Germany
      • Having a Baby in Germany
      • Elterngeld / Parental Allowance in Germany
    • Pets
      • Pets in Germany
      • Pets – Boarding
    • Relocation
      • Tips on Moving to Germany
      • Moving to Germany – Relocation Companies – What They Do for You
      • Repatriation – Moving from Germany
      • Moving to Germany: four tips for a smooth transition into your new life abroad
    • Utilities
      • Finding Domestic Help in Germany
      • Telephone Prefixes in Germany
      • Setting up a Household in Germany
      • Cell Phones
      • Telephone Services in Germany
      • The German Post Office and Postal Services
      • Radio and TV in Germany
      • Mailing a letter to Germany
      • Mobile Phone Service When Traveling to Germany
      • Funerals in Germany: “You Can’t Afford to Die”
      • All About Recycling in Germany
  • Housing
    • Real Estate
      • Investing in German Property
      • Property Valuation in Germany
      • Making the Most Money from Your Property Sale
      • Buying a House or Apartment in Germany
      • The Energy Certificate (Energieausweis) in Germany
      • What is Buy to Let (Rent Out) Investment and How Does it Work?
    • Rental
      • Rental Furniture in Germany – the Smart Alternative for Expats
      • Housing in Germany: What You Need to Know
      • 7 Differences Between Corporate Housing and Hotels
      • Apartment Rental
  • Insurance
    • Personal
      • Insurance in Germany
      • Insurance: What Do You Really Need?
      • Vehicle Insurance in Germany
      • What you should know about Insurance BEFORE you arrive in Germany
    • Business
      • Setting Up Company Insurance in Germany
      • Risk Coverage for Businesses in Germany
    • Health Insurance
      • Paying Medical Expenses/Health Insurance Claims in Germany It can get complicated
      • Using German Government Health Insurance (GKV)
      • Health Insurance Options in Germany – 2022
      • Supplemental Medical/Health Insurances (Zusatzversicherung) in Germany
      • Tips about German Statutory Health Insurance
  • Relationships
    • Marriage
      • Getting Married in Denmark
      • How To Get Married in Germany
      • German Wedding Traditions and Customs
      • Wedding gifts and traditions in Germany
  • Shopping
    • Outlet Shopping in Germany
    • Catalog Shopping, Online Shopping and TeleShopping in Germany
    • Shopping in Germany
    • Germany and New Shipping Perspectives
  • Taxes
    • Paying Taxes in Germany
    • The Foreign Bank Account Reporting Deadline is Approaching – What You Need to Know!
    • Understanding FATCA as an American Living in Germany
    • Expat Tax Deadlines: There’s More Than Just Your Tax Return Due Date!
    • American Expats and the IRS in Germany
    • New German Tax Regulations for Investment Funds – 2018
    • Importing Goods to Germany
  • Tourism
    • Accommodation
      • Hostels in Germany – and Other Budget Accommodations
      • German Hotels: Everything from Simple Basics to Luxurious Opulence
    • Attractions
      • Amusement and Theme Parks in Germany
      • German Christmas Museum
      • River Boats in Germany
    • Sightseeing
      • SouthWest Germany / Baden-Württemberg
      • Quedlinburg: UNESCO Site & Birthplace of a Nation
      • Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Germany’s Famous and Romantic Medieval City Offers Far More than Meets the Eye
      • Nearby Countries
      • Offbeat Tourism in Germany
      • A Touristic Guide to Germany’s Wine Regions
      • Northeastern Beaches in Germany
      • The Best of Germany
      • High Times in Lower Bavaria
  • Transport
    • Public transport
      • Trains: Traveling by Rail in Germany
      • German Rail Lost and Found
      • Reflections on Munich U-Bahn Etiquette
    • Traffic
      • Driving in Germany
      • German Traffic Violations and Fines
      • Commuting in Germany
      • Car Seats
      • Environmental Zones (Umweltzonen) in Germany
      • Don’t driver under influence
      • The B3 – Germany’s Route 66
      • Handicapped Parking Permits
    • Vehicles
      • Buying a Car in Germany
      • Importing a Car Into Germany
    • Flights
      • Low Cost Airlines in Germany
      • Airports in Germany
  • Visa & Residency
    • Residency
      • Residence Permits in Germany
      • The EU Blue Card for Germany
      • Dual Citizenship – Germany/USA
      • SoFA, Diplomats and Other US Government Employees
  • Jobs
    • Job Search
      • Finding a Job in Germany
      • Career Information for Foreign Engineers in Germany
      • Foreign Doctors in Germany
      • German Hiring Procedures and the Employment Contract
    • Rights
      • Employees’ Rights in Germany
      • The Employee/Employer Relationship in Germany
      • German Workplace Organizations and Associations
      • Youth Labor Laws
      • Social Security and Employee Benefits in Germany
      • Termination of an Employment Contract in Germany
      • Temporary Work Agencies (Zeitarbeitfirmen) in Germany
    • Workplace
      • The Workplace in Germany
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