Theater magic in Advent: Discover the best plays in Saxony-Anhalt!

Theater magic in Advent: Discover the best plays in Saxony-Anhalt!

December 2024 will be an exciting month for theater lovers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia! Numerous productions have been announced on social media and cultural news that will brighten up the winter evenings during Advent. The popular ballet “The Nutcracker” is performed in cities such as Dessau, Altenburg and Chemnitz, while gripping adaptations of well-known novels are staged in Leipzig and Magdeburg. These events offer exciting experiences for everyone who wants to enjoy the region's cultural offerings MDR reported.

Stock savings are on the rise in Saxony-Anhalt

Meanwhile, a current study by the German Stock Institute shows that interest in stocks and funds is growing in Saxony-Anhalt. In 2023, only 11.4 percent of the population aged 14 and over owned stocks. This may seem small in a nationwide comparison, but the proportion in the eastern German states is above average. A total of around 215,000 people invested in Saxony-Anhalt at the time, including around 79,000 shareholders and 199,000 fund or ETF savers. In recent years, the number of deposits at Volks- and Raiffeisenbanken has increased significantly Mercury reported. Despite this increase, many people in Saxony do not have the financial opportunity to save or invest money, which is illustrated by the over-indebtedness rate of almost 10.7 percent.

The trend of investing, both in regular stocks and funds, has increased and the experts advise investing in securities for the long term. Concern about short-term price losses should not crowd out the investment decision. Especially in times of rising interest rates, financial experts recommend a well-thought-out investment strategy and a look at your future financial situation.