Pensions in Germany: Voluntary additional payments at record levels. Income can be increased in old age through voluntary payments into the pension fund.
The unusual model of retirement provision is booming – because alternatives are too risky? Berlin – Germans are worried about their pensions. Two thirds of those surveyed who are still working fear being poor when they reach retirement age. It has been recommended for years to make extra provisions for your pension. But models like the Riestern are more unpopular than ever.