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In welcome news for Indian professionals and creatives, Germany has introduced a Freelance Visa, officially called the Freiberufler Visa. Thanks to this new visa, non-European Union (EU) citizens can live and work independently in the country for up to one year or even longer, as per a report by Firstpost.What is the German Freelance Visa?This visa allows individuals to work independently without being tied to a specific employer.Applicants must demonstrate both professional competence and financial self-sufficiency. Unlike a tourist visa (which prohibits work) or a traditional work visa (which requires employer sponsorship), the Freelance Visa offers flexibility and autonomy.It’s specifically designed for liberal…

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesMany engaged couples in the U.S. are relying on forms of credit to pay for their wedding. Experts say that approach can be smart, if done carefully.While 46% of surveyed newlyweds — couples who tied the knot within the past two years — used mostly savings to pay for costs, 24% paid with credit cards, according to a report by LendingTree. The site polled 1,050 newlyweds in early March.A separate report by Zola, based on a survey of 6,000 couples getting married in 2025, found that 31% of engaged couples polled plan to use credit…

RTÉ has failed to have employment rights claims by the former on-set photographer for Fair City thrown out, after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruled, for the first time, that a supposed freelancer at the national broadcaster was actually an employee.The statutory complaints were brought by photographer, Beta Bajgart, who was previously the subject of commentary at the Public Accounts Committee when it emerged the national broadcaster was paying €60,000 per year for promotional images of the Dublin-based soap opera.Ms Bajgart’s case against Raidió Teilifís Éireann under the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, the Organisation of Working Time…

While fictitious loans dominate headlines about Bangladesh’s troubled banking sector, a more sophisticated, seemingly legal scheme has drained millions from Premier Bank, allegedly orchestrated by its long-time founding chairman, HBM Iqbal.  A recent Bangladesh Bank inspection has peeled back layers of questionable dealings, revealing how the bank was allegedly used as a personal ATM for the Iqbal family’s property and other businesses, even as its non-performing loans (NPLs) soared. While others gave loans to fictitious names, Iqbal perfected a more subtle extraction model: he rented out his own building, the Iqbal Centre in Banani, to the very bank he chaired.…

74% of Ukrainians have a positive attitude towards freelancing, seeing freedom in this approach, but also understanding the risks, which is why 44% have never freelanced and do not plan to do so in the future. These are the results of a new Rakuten Viber survey, in which more than 15 thousand Ukrainians participated. The answers to the question “How do you feel about freelancing and self-employment?” were distributed as follows: Good, self-employment gives freedom and independence — 44%; Rather positive, but there are risks — 30%; I don’t care, I don’t do that — 21%; Rather negative, I don’t…

Travel perks, cash back and flight points can be big benefits of having a credit card. But what if we told you they could go away?ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Travel perks, cash back and flight points can be big benefits of having a credit card. But what if we told you they could go away?A federal bill could have a far-reaching impact on your account. Ashley Fathergill will tell you there is always an upside. “We’re really working to kind of push the boundaries to get into the Southwest region, more widely known,” said Ashley Fathergill, owner of Upside Goods Co. As Fathergill’s business…

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The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ruled that a freelancer at RTÉ was actually an employee. The statutory complaints were brought by photographer, Beta Bajgart. Bajgart’s case against RTÉ will now proceed to a full hearing, following a preliminary ruling today. It is the first WRC case where the principles of a major Supreme Court ruling in 2023 on the distinction between employees and contractors have been brought to bear at the national broadcaster, which has legacy issues with alleged misclassification of workers as freelance contractors. Bajgart stated that her job as a photographer on the set…

Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 yearsThe main trust fund used to pay Social Security benefits is projected to be depleted by 2033 if lawmakers make no changes to the system.Straight Arrow NewsAmericans are worrying more about Social Security, and the Trump administration may be partly to blame. In an AARP survey released July 22, only 36% of Americans voiced confidence in the future of the retirement trust fund, down from 43% in 2020.   Another July survey, from the nonprofit Alliance for Lifetime Income, found that 58% of older Americans fear Social Security cuts because of…

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