Features By Caitlan Carroll

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Living without money

Heidemarie Schwermer is taking thriftiness to an entirely new level.
Posted In: thrift, cashless, Money, spending
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Is automated publishing the future?

Real books and bookstores are becoming a thing of the past. Does new technology mean authors are next to go?
Posted In: Books, e-books, publishing
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Car sharing takes off in Germany

German automakers are finding the car isn't the status symbol it used to be, so they're starting car share programs aimed at enticing young drivers.
Posted In: Auto, Volkswagen
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For Deutsche Post, privatizing was a smart move

Germany's postal service is often touted as a privatization success story. Should the U.S. Postal Service follow in its footsteps?
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Europe awaits a firm plan from leaders to rescue banks

Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel agreed over the weekend to craft a plan to bolster eurozone banks. They have until the end of the month, but many questions remain as to what exactly the plan will be.
Posted In: Banks
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Leaders under pressure to strengthen European banks

The focus in Europe is transitioning to the big banks in the region that are exposed to bad sovereign debt.
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Greece sends mixed messages on ability to solve debt problems

The Greek government is taking steps to reduce its debt, but won't meet its deficit reduction goals.
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In Frankfurt, from stocks to sausages

Thomas Brausse lost his job as a stock broker during the height of the financial crisis. Now he's feeding his former colleagues during their lunch breaks with traditional currywurst.
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"Over the Rainbow" finds new life in Germany

Numbers of musicians have covered "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" since it first premiered in 1939, but one version is discovering new-found popularity in Germany and France.
Posted In: Entertainment
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German companies shift conditions for older workers

Germany raised its retirement age by two years to 67. Now companies and employees are discovering the unexpected consequences.
Posted In: Retirement

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