Chain loans: Federal government fails consumers – economy

Chain loans: Federal government fails consumers – economy

The EU wants to pass a new directive to protect consumers with consumer credit, and Germany of all countries now wants to prevent that. What sounds crazy is currently the case in Brussels, unfortunately. A high-ranking representative of the German federal government in Brussels recently confirmed it at a public event. “The most important concern … Read more

Insurance documents – how long do you have to or should you keep them? | Money and consumers eV

Insurance documents – how long do you have to or should you keep them?  |  Money and consumers eV

03/01/2022. Everyone has their personal filing system at home. Some put important documents directly in a folder, others stack important documents in a shoe box. But the “how” is not so important, but the “how long”. For example, how long do you have to insurance documents store? How important is that insurance policy? The GVI … Read more

UK: Everyone breaks Brexit roaming promise except Virgin Media O2

UK: Everyone breaks Brexit roaming promise except Virgin Media O2

The effects of Brexit on mobile roaming are becoming increasingly evident. Foreign travel to the EU is becoming more expensive for most Britons. The British mobile network operators had promised before the country left the EU (“Brexit”) that they would not change anything in the EU roaming free of charge afterwards. Only one of the … Read more

Consumer advocates demand compensation for high gasoline costs

Consumer advocates demand compensation for high gasoline costs

Because of the high energy prices, consumer advocates are now calling for relief for the citizens. One suggestion is income-related pay. In addition, gas barriers would have to be suspended. Germany’s top consumer advocate has spoken out in favor of relieving the burden on consumers with the high gasoline and diesel prices. “With a view … Read more

Two NYC car dealerships accused of committing thousands of violations to mislead vulnerable buyers – Telemundo New York (47)

Two NYC car dealerships accused of committing thousands of violations to mislead vulnerable buyers – Telemundo New York (47)

NEW YORK – Two New York City car dealership companies, operating five locations in Brooklyn and Queens, are under investigation for allegedly engaging in deceptive and illegal business practices to mislead vulnerable buyers, the Department of Dealership announced Wednesday. Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Cases against dealerships Kings Autoshow and JF Motors will be heard … Read more

EU Commission is planning new rules for online marketplaces

EU Commission is planning new rules for online marketplaces

June 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Consumer protection : EU Commission is planning new rules for online marketplaces – According to the will of the EU Commission, consumer protection for Internet purchases and in the consumer credit market is to be strengthened. Photo: dpa / Christin Klose – – Brussels The EU Commission wants to … Read more

Consumer protection in Brazil is fining Apple for lack of charger

Consumer protection in Brazil is fining Apple for lack of charger

A fine of about $ 2 million (10.5 million reais) is received “for misleading advertising, selling a device without a charger and unfair conditions.” It’s not the first time Procon-SP conflicts with Apple’s new environmental policy.- In October last year, the consumer protection regulator asked the company about the matter, and in November the agency … Read more

The remuneration of the supervisory board of a sports club is not subject to sales tax

The remuneration of the supervisory board of a sports club is not subject to sales tax

10.02.2021 If a member of the supervisory board of a sports club receives remuneration for his work, this is not subject to sales tax. This was decided by the 8th Senate of the Cologne Finance Court in its judgment of November 26, 2020 published today (8 K 2333/18). As a member of the supervisory board … Read more

ADAC contract lawyer Ralf Michael Paech lawyer and specialist lawyer for traffic law

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House against an annuity – reverse mortgage – the reverse mortgage property

Retire calmly with your own house In the US, seniors can sell their house to a bank for a pension and stay in it. That is also possible here on land. However, the future of such models in Germany is uncertain Jeanne Luise Calment was 90 years old when she sold her house. Instead of … Read more