Economy

Social Security allows workers who have exhausted their unemployment benefits or have taken sick leave to contribute without working so as not to jeopardize their retirement pension.

Social Security allows workers who have exhausted their unemployment benefits or have taken sick leave to contribute without working so as not to jeopardize their retirement pension.

Social Security allows you to contribute without working through what is known as “special agreements“, which allow you to continue paying the contributions out of your own pocket so that benefits such as the retirement pension are not affected. This alternative is useful when approaching retirement age you are laid ...

How and when will the price of gasoline drop after the release of IEA oil reserves?

How and when will the price of gasoline drop after the release of IEA oil reserves?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has decided to take action to prevent the oil market from leading to an economic crisis with unforeseeable consequences. This Wednesday, the member countries, including Spain, have agreed to release 400 million barrels of their strategic reserves. The measure aims to alleviate the price pressure ...

Mercadona lowers the price of eggs and more than 200 products

Mercadona lowers the price of eggs and more than 200 products

Mercadona has applied discounts on more than 200 products in its catalogue, as can be seen on its website, with the aim of offering more competitive prices at a time when many consumers pay special attention to the price of the shopping basket. The sales affect common products, such as ...

Belgium ends unemployment benefits indefinitely and tightens early retirements

Belgium ends unemployment benefits indefinitely and tightens early retirements

Belgium has just carried out one of the most drastic labor and Social Security reforms in its recent history. The European country has certified the definitive end of its particular lifetime unemployment benefit system, limiting the collection of aid to a maximum of two years. In parallel, and as of ...