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N26 x Finanzfreundinnen: how to kickstart building wealth

When it comes to investments, sometimes the first step is the hardest. We talk with Magdalena Mirbach of Finanzfreundinnen about how women can start growing their wealth and why it’s so important.

6 min read

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N26 x Patrizia Laeri—how to combat the gender money gap

What are gender money gaps and how can we combat them? Learn about this and much more in our interview with economics journalist Patrizia Laeri.

6 min read

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The motherhood penalty: what is it and how can we combat it?

We know having kids costs money, but did you know that it actually reduces women’s earnings throughout their lives? Read on to learn about the motherhood penalty and what we can do to minimize it.

7 min read

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N26 chats with trading expert Nazila Jafari

We sat down with the CEO of Jafari Consulting GmbH to learn about her investing expertise, career path, and the future for women investors.

11 min read

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What is financial freedom?

When it comes to your financial wellbeing, there are many different ways to feel free. We dig into the concept of financial freedom, and how to define and eventually achieve it for yourself.

10 min read

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Financial independence for women—why it’s still so much harder to achieve

Poverty affects many people in old age. However, it’s most often women who struggle financially in retirement. Why? And are there any solutions to combat senior poverty in Germany? Find out more!

8 min read

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N26 x finance, baby! on how women can take charge of their financial futures

Ready to take charge of your financial future? Teresa (Tessa) Wirth and Denise Haverkamp of finance, baby! share their tips for investing on a budget, must-know financial lingo, and much more.

9 min read

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Senior poverty and the gender pay gap in Germany—what’s the connection?

Poverty affects many people in old age. However, it’s most often women who struggle financially in retirement. Why? And are there any solutions to combat senior poverty in Germany? Find out more!

7 min read

Self-employed: what kind of pension insurance do you need?

Pension insurance isn't a topic you’ve thought about much? For self-employed people, it’s extremely important to plan for retirement, no matter how small your budget. This is would you need to know.

8 min read

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Inspirational stories of the world’s top women investors

Successful investors such as Warren Buffett have attracted an almost fanatical following. But women are just as trailblazing as their male counterparts, despite having even more obstacles to overcome.

6 min read

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5 strategies for coping with financial stress

Is financial stress getting in the way of your life? Take back control of your finances and ease your mind with these suggestions.

8 min read

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Getting married in Germany—what is a prenup?

In Germany, each new milestone seems to come with its own particular paperwork—so, what is a prenup? Find out what benefits they have, how much it might cost, and how to get one.

7 min read