CFO and Co-Founder
Dr. Chris is a former senior economist and manager at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. His wealth of experience, insights, and forecasts on pensions, retirement planning and investment make his articles particularly valuable.
How to Cancel Your German Company Pension Plan
We explain when you can cancel your company pension plan and how to do it. Incl. free cancelation letter templates.
What Is Rebalancing and How Does It Help Saving for Your Pension in Germany?
When you invest in ETFs and stocks, it's important to keep rebalancing your portfolio. We'll explain why it matters and how best to do it.
German Pensions: The 6 Biggest Mistakes You Want to Avoid
The German pension system is very complex, so it is important to make smart decisions and avoid mistakes. We show you the worst ones.
Why Company Pension Plans Don’t Make Sense in Germany
Although company pension plans are very common in Germany, in the vast majority of cases they are not worthwhile. We show you why.
How do pensions work in Germany?
Find out why your German public pension will not be enough to provide you with a comfortable life in your old age and what other options there are for retirement provision in Germany.
German public pension: Seek a refund or meet the conditions?
When does it make sense to request a refund of the contributions you paid to the public pension in Germany? We explain it to you!
Why Guaranteed German Pension Products Just Aren’t Worth It
Guarantees sound like a great thing - but we will show you that they can also be a bad idea, especially when it comes to pension products.
Pensionfriend's Investment Advisory Philosophy
Learn about our fundamental investment advisory philosophy that forms the basis of our investment advice and recommendations.