Can it happen that a loan agreement has been signed and then still be rejected by the bank? In this article, we clarify some common misunderstandings between the loan application and the actual loan agreement. These misunderstandings always lead people to think that their loan agreement was still rejected despite being signed. In many cases, this is not the case, ... Read more
This page compares the results of four social science studies that examined the effectiveness of debt counseling. In order to assess whether debt counseling is a lifeline for people in financial distress, we compare the effectiveness of debt counseling in four dimensions. The effectiveness of debt counseling is measured in 4 dimensions: economic, financial effectiveness, psychosocial effectiveness, ... Read more
If you have a P-Konto, it is worth checking if you can increase the allowance. While by law the conversion of the account must be done within four business days, such a deadline does not exist for increasing the allowance. Therefore, many corrected rightly ask "How long does it take to increase the P-Konto allowance?". Normally, it is done ... Read more
A line of credit without Schufa is a call credit that is granted without checking the Schufa file. A line of credit is similar to the usually somewhat more expensive overdraft facility with Girokonto. This is because a line of credit and an overdraft facility are credit lines that you only draw on when necessary. In addition, unlike an overdraft facility, a line of credit is not tied to the Girokonto and can be used independently of ... Read more
In this article, I explain whether Sigma Bank will grant you a loan despite residual debt discharge and how I arrive at my assessment. In the official credit requirements of the bank, you get only general information on the granting of credit such as "No current insolvency proceedings, no wage garnishment / assignment" and "No entry in the Central Enforcement Court". Why can one deduce ... Read more
What happens if you have too much money on the P-Konto? What options are left for you to have enough money in the month? In this article we will address these questions in detail. The article is worth reading because if you have exceeded the P-Konto, there are some cases when you can use the money ... Read more
The following garnishment table 2022/2023 shows how much of your income can be garnished in the event of a wage garnishment. You can use the garnishment table 2022/2023 in case of a wage garnishment as well as in case of an account garnishment. The differences between the two garnishments can be found in the section Account garnishment vs. wage garnishment. Alternatively, you can use our garnishment calculator to calculate the garnishment amount. With ... Read more
Did you get a seizure order? If the question "Can I open a new account despite the garnishment?" is going through your head, we might be able to make things easier for you. Because you can open a new account despite the garnishment and thus greatly accelerate your debt relief. However, there are a few things to consider when opening a garnishment protection account. In … Read more
If you receive (unforeseen) cash receipts on the P-Konto, these payments will count against the allowance and the question may arise what to do now, or how to trick the P-Konto to tighten up the wording a bit. Finally, there are some tricks you can use to maximize the amount of money available on the P-Konto. ... Read more
With the garnishment calculator 20222/2023 you can easily determine how much wages can be garnished from your income in case of a wage garnishment. You can use the garnishment calculator 2022/2023 as a wage garnishment calculator in case of a wage garnishment or to calculate the P-Konto allowance in case of an account garnishment. You can find the differences between both garnishments in the section Account garnishment vs Wage garnishment. Alternatively, you can use the ... Read more
You have exceeded your allowance on the P account and are now asking yourself "How do I get my money?". The frustration with the outflow of money is understandable. Because if the incoming money on the P account is higher than the exempt amount, the money goes to the payout account. You will find out when the bank will pay out the money to the creditors... Read more
If your employer pays your wages late, you will have 2 salary payments on your P account - in one month. You will probably exceed the monthly allowance. But what happens if the allowance is exceeded due to double receipt of payment? This is a special case of too much money on the P account, because it is actually about... Read more
In the event of a garnishment, it is advisable that you open a Pfändungsschutzkonto to secure your existence. Alternatively, you can convert your existing account into a Pfändungsschutzkonto. Although P accounts promise protection of credit balances, it is sometimes not possible to make a withdrawal on the P-Konto despite having a credit balance. Often, you are legally entitled to the credit ... Read more
In the case of double garnishment of account and wages, there is a simultaneous garnishment of wages and account. The risk of double garnishment exists if the statutory garnishment allowance (according to the current garnishment table) is higher than the (static basic) allowance protected on the P-Konto. This is the case when the static P-Konto exemption limits between €1,340 (without maintenance obligations) and €2,956 (with 5 or more maintenance obligations) are exceeded ... Read more
If you receive an additional payment of social benefits or child benefits, the increased income in the month of the additional payment often leads to the protected exemption amount on the P-Konto being exceeded. This will cause the bank to disburse the back payment and you will no longer have access to the money. If you are expecting an additional payment, you must therefore act quickly and file a ... Read more
