For decades, economic debates have focused on wages — minimum wages, equal pay, collective bargaining. All of that matters. But long-term wealth inequality is driven less by wages than by asset ownership. Those who own assets receive income without continuously selling their time. Those who do not must rely entirely…

The beginning of a new year often feels like a fresh start. Twelve months lie ahead of us, seemingly open and full of possibility. That is precisely why now is a good moment to give our finances some space. Not to make everything perfect or to force new resolutions, but…

You can’t miss it. Whether in the supermarket, the shopping streets, or countless promotional emails. The final weeks of the year are built around consumption. From a feminist perspective, consumption is never just about buying things. It’s about how care, labor, and value are distributed.A gift is more than a…

When the Economy Cuts Back, FLINTA*s Pay the Price We hear it almost every day right now: the labor market in Austria and Germany is under pressure. Layoffs are piling up across industries, from manufacturing to media, from retail to the social and NGO sectors. Maybe you or someone close…

Summer is over, the days are getting shorter, and with fall comes the final stretch of the year. Many of us spent more during the warmer months – on vacations, iced coffees, or simply the little joys of everyday life. That’s completely fine; after all, we live in the here…

What are tariffs and how are they affecting our lives right now? Tariffs are taxes placed on goods imported from other countries. Since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency, he has introduced a sweeping set of tariffs targeting nearly every major trading partner. American people and companies will now…