Every money decision has more than one route — and the questions that tell them apart
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Weather, energy and carbon footprint: how Ferrata handles climate change
In Ferrata, climate change does not show up as a grade or as points for good behaviour. It shows up where you feel it first — in the budget: at the pump, in the heating bill, in insurance and in the roof repair after hail.
Kids mode: how a child learns to handle money in Ferrata
A separate interface for children from the age of six. Pocket money as regular income, a goal of their own, 53 situations with consequences, and a record to take home that the child controls. No ads and no AI.
Guided mode: seven tracks through a life that follow on from each other
A guided run through chapters instead of an open simulation. Six adult tracks from the first job to retirement and one children's track from the first pocket money. Each can be played on its own.
Your first paycheck: what to do with it so you don't end up at zero
Your first paycheck is the best moment to set your financial habits. Three decisions in the first month determine whether you will be saving a year from now — or paying off debt.
Is a building savings plan worth it? An honest calculation without the salesperson
The state premium sounds tempting — but fees and conditions can eat most of it. When building savings makes sense and when the alternatives are better.
The leasing installment looks lower — but a lower installment doesn't mean a cheaper car. The difference between leasing and a loan in numbers, without the sales pitch.
How much can I borrow for a mortgage? The rules banks don't say out loud
The bank's calculator shows you the maximum. But the question isn't how much the bank will give you — it's how much you can afford to repay without it breaking you.
Emergency fund: how much to set aside and where to keep it
An emergency fund is the most boring and most important financial product at once. How much you need, where to keep it, and why it doesn't belong in investments or under the mattress.
How to start investing: your first €100 without beginner mistakes
You can start investing with €50 a month — the problem isn't the amount, it's the order of steps. What to do before your first investment and what to avoid.
ETFs for beginners: what they are and how to start
An ETF is a simple way to invest in hundreds of companies at once — without picking individual stocks. We explain how it works, what it costs, and how to start.