Contactless payment: When the cell phone becomes a walletOur smartphone can do so much. Why shouldn't it also make shopping in the supermarket easier? Contactless payment is already commonplace in many countries. We explain the most important information ab...
Dog paws in distress: What to do if your dog is injured?When out for a walk, it can happen that our four-legged friend gets a wound. If our pet suddenly limps, this can be a sign that he has stepped in something while romping around. The dog's paw is in tr...
Click and borrow: The new trend towards online borrowing and rentingBetter to use than to own - a very good idea that we are happy to endorse. And there are now lots of great options on the Internet. Whether for the household, closet or leisure time: we have put toget...
From shopping to parking: This is your right in everyday lifeWhether in traffic, at home, in a restaurant or on the internet - we often think we know exactly which law applies in everyday life. But is that really true? We explain the biggest legal misconception...
Retention periods: How long do I have to keep documents?Where did I put the bill for the TV? The search begins... It's not uncommon for chaos to reign at home when it comes to "papers". When you start tidying up, you are often unsure whether you need to fi...
7 myths about smartphonesA smartphone is part of our everyday life and we always have it with us, so it is particularly important that it always works. But is there any way to charge the phone battery faster? How secure is a ...
3 life hacks for the kitchenA few tricks are often enough to make our housework easier. We'll show you how to give every tube a new lease of life, give your cutlery a new shine and defrost the freezer compartment in no time at a...
10 things to combat job dissatisfactionAre you really motivated at work? Yes? Congratulations! Not all employees are, because job dissatisfaction is widespread in Germany. It's often down to the bosses. They expect more and more, but give ...
Pension misconceptions: What is really true?Even if retirement is perhaps still a few years away, it's worth clearing up a few misconceptions in advance to avoid any nasty financial surprises. Pension consultant Marina Herbrich, member of the B...
Simply save: How to have money left over at the end of the monthIf you watch your money, do you have to do without a lot? Not at all. We'll show you how you can save several hundred euros in the new year - without having to deny yourself anything. Get started righ...
Shining prospects: Perfectly clean kitchen appliancesFor many of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home alongside the living room: a room where we prepare and enjoy delicious food in company (not just on public holidays). Many indispensable helpers ma...
New laws in 2018: what's changingMost single parents will receive less money, vacations in Mallorca will be more expensive - but the new laws in 2018 also bring us a lot of good news. You should definitely be aware of the changes. We...
Cleaning wooden furniture, but the right way: how to do itRegular cleaning is important to keep this beautiful and robust natural material in good condition. We reveal some tricks to help you clean your wooden furniture gently and thoroughly.
Current televisions: What should I look out for when buying?Current televisions can do a lot - but what exactly is not always easy to understand due to complicated technical terms. We explain the most important abbreviations and explain which features really m...
Trick 17: What lavender can doLavender has its origins in the French Maritime Alps and Provence. It grows throughout the Mediterranean region, but is also increasingly being planted in this country. No wonder: it provides a beauti...
You should know: The 12 most important winter verdictsEvery year ... we ask ourselves: "When do I have to start shoveling snow in the morning?" and "What about liability?" We've put everything together for you.
Clever household helpers: what hair clips can doDo you have a few of these colorful little helpers lying around your home? If you don't need them for your hairstyle right now, why not try out these useful household tricks with hair clips?
Watch out, pickpockets: how to protect yourself from theftA new study by the portal www.shopping.de shows that most pickpocketing is committed in Düsseldorf. This is followed by the cities of Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. But right now, with the start of the ...
Clever household tricks: What toothpicks can doNot only do they ensure oral hygiene after meals and possibly save us from embarrassing moments, they are also great everyday helpers for our household: toothpicks. So it's definitely worth having a f...
Final spurt! What still needs to be done before the end of the yearThe deadline has passed - at least for many applications, contract changes and subsidies. Editor Maren Albertsen explains what you should be thinking about now.
