Green Monday: the trick to saving money while protecting the planet
Since the start of 2022, inflation has been raging in France. Shopping is more and more expensive and the shopping carts are less and less full. Faced with this situation, many French people have...
Energy: prices, cuts… New government announcements before the start of the school year
Ready for “the end of abundance”? The French and the French, it seems, will have to tighten their belts. In any case, this is what François Bayrou, of the Democratic Movement (MoDem), an ally...
“Charentais” melon: a name change soon?
With Parma ham as a starter or in a fruit salad for dessert, melon is a summer star product. It is the most consumed cucurbit in France, indicates Actu.fr. The best known is the...
7 essential steps for a successful rental investment in 2022
To be successful in your rental investment, it is important to take into account various elements. Here are the essential steps to follow:Choosing a good location is essential for a successful rental property investment....
Real estate: which residences are eligible for the Censi-Bouvard law in 2022?
Real estate is subject to special rules for investors who wish to take advantage of the Censi-Bouvard law. The Censi-Bouvard law falls into the category of “non-professional furnished accommodation” and has many advantages and...
Back to school: how to choose your school insurance?
Taking out school insurance is not compulsory. However, it is strongly recommended so that a school child can go to the green class, go to the museum with his class, or even participate in...
Early employee savings: when will it be released?
As part of the votes on the "purchasing power" law, Parliament decided to relax the rule concerning employee savings. Until December 31, 2022, private sector employees will no longer have to wait 5 years...
Linky: should we really fear a “clamping” of the meters to avoid the cut...
Fire extinction. Faced with the energy crisis which finds its starting point in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, France could well go through gas and electricity cuts this winter.If the winter is harsh, and the cold...
SNCF: train tickets can soon be paid for in installments
The price of train tickets can quickly rise, especially during school holidays or during long weekends, sometimes depriving many low-income households of travel. To remedy this, the SNCF has decided to offer payment schedules,...
Fuels, retirement, unemployment: what will change on September 1, 2022
A symbol of the start of the new school year for many, September 1, 2022 also marks many changes in the lives of French people. A brief overview of the new measures, whether for...
School supplies: 4 last minute tips before the start of the school year
Even by buying them at the last minute, it is still possible to lower your school supply bill. This year, due to inflation, the price of many of these items have risen sharply. In...
Purchasing power: Pass’Sport, help available from the start of the school year for your...
Exceptional back-to-school bonus, annual allowance… Faced with inflation, the government is supporting French households. As part of the purchasing power law of August 16, 2022, an exceptional back-to-school bonus worth 100 euros, which is...
Can the back-to-school bonus and back-to-school allowance be combined?
The start of the new school year is fast approaching and your children, or grandchildren, will soon be heading back to school. School supplies, registration for activities, new sportswear... This time of year can...
Bank overdraft: 7 tips to get out of the vicious circle
It's hard to stay positive when the bank account is negative. Nearly one in two French people is uncovered at least once a year. At least that is what a study by Panorabanques unveiled...
Rare 2 cent coins: which ones can make you money?
True treasures in your wallet, the two cent coins are nevertheless shunned by the majority of Europe. So much so that the European Commission is reluctant to withdraw them. These would cost a lot...
Inflation: Lidl extends its 5% boost for its customers
With galloping inflation in recent months, large retailers are competing with ideas to try to help their customers. Lidl has therefore decided to create a 5% reduction coupon on a consumer's shopping cart, valid...
Electricity: Iberdrola terminates its contracts, what solutions for customers?
"We invite you to change supplier": this is the subject of the mail received by 10,000 to 15,000 people in France, having a subscription with the Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola. As BFMTV reports, the...
Real estate: prices are exploding in these coastal regions
The Covid-19 health crisis has profoundly disrupted the seaside real estate market. According to a recent study by the National Real Estate Federation (Fnaim), the average price per square meter has increased by 7.7%...
Bank card: in which cases can it be confiscated by your bank?
Gasoline, electricity, food, school supplies... Not a single item of expenditure has escaped the inflation that has been raging in France since the start of the year. For households, the belt is getting tighter...
Real estate: what is the price of a house in one of the most...
Whether we are thinking of buying a house or continuing to rent an apartment, paying for housing is not cheap. According to a 2018 INSEE study, 26% of the French household budget would be...
Purchasing power and back to school: 6 bad news for your wallet
A bitter comeback. August is coming to an end soon. With her, it's autumn approaching, the return of the cold, but also and above all, the start of the new school year which is...
Blocked rents for thermal colanders: what changes this August 24
As announced with the Climate and Resilience law of August 24, 2021, rents for accommodation rated F or G on the DPE (energy performance diagnosis) will be blocked from Wednesday August 24, 2022. The...
Instructions: 6 items to bring back to the store to make money
It's making a comeback... The deposit box, which has been missing since the 1990s due to single-use plastic packaging, is coming back. What is the reason for its reappearance and return to fashion?The fight...
Cracks due to drought: what steps to take to be compensated?
The lack of water that affects the whole of France has particularly unfortunate effects on buildings. The authorities estimate that 10 million houses could be victims of cracks. The reason ? Swelled with water...
Taxes 2022: instructions for requesting a free rebate
In some cases, it is possible to request a free tax rebate. This concerns individuals facing financial difficulties, unable to pay their taxes due to a loss of income, linked to a dismissal or...
Shortage: 10 foods that could disappear due to drought
What if global warming and drought totally upset our diet? Faced with a scorching summer and drought in many departments, the question arises more than ever in this summer of 2022. The drought we...
Inflation: the price of honey is also likely to increase
Between the drought and the war in Ukraine, the factors all seem to be aligned to make the wallets of the French suffer. Day by day, the number of sectors that manage to escape...
Back to school 2022: school supplies, help and tips for saving
School supplies, office equipment, printer paper… Back-to-school shopping promises to be even more expensive this year. In particular, the shortage of paper due to the war in Ukraine.Between December 2020 and March 2022, the...
Real estate: 3 devices to know for tax exemption
Investing in the real estate market is not a decision to be taken lightly. The various laws in force come to frame this market. Many French people choose to invest in rental real estate,...
Tax reduction: 3 concrete cases of investments under the Pinel law in 2022
Recently extended until 2024, this rental investment scheme, called the Pinel law, gives the possibility of obtaining a tax reduction. According to the website of the Ministry of Economy, Its objective is to increase...
Camembert, goat cheese or mozzarella: here are the top 5 favorite cheeses of the...
Norman camembert is no longer the favorite cheese of the French, reveals a study by Kantar, published by FranceAgriMer and relayed by Réussir on August 18, 2022. The report details the consumption of dairy...
Vacation rental: watch out for this new online scam
Whistleblower Nicolas Pawlak, a systems administrator in the state civil service, tweeted about a new scam that revolves around the URLs of major vacation rental sites, such as Airbnb or Abritel, reports Capital Wednesday,...
Restaurant tickets: everything that will change on September 1
Good news for restaurant ticket holders: Parliament has validated a series of new measures under the purchasing power law of August 3, 2022. Among these, the relaxation of the conditions of use of restaurant...
Income tax: 5 tips to save more than 1000 euros per year
Declaring your income for taxes is never a cakewalk. Whether it stems from a lack of knowledge of taxation, the fear of making a mistake or forgetting something, this time of year is often...
Baguette bread: why its price will continue to increase?
Traditions are not immune to inflation. Baguettes, dear to the hearts of the French, are unfortunately not insensitive to rising prices. Thus, in July 2022 the baguette was sold on average at a price...
Fruits and vegetables: prices will increase further due to the drought
Bad news for the portfolio of the French: after the rise in the price of gasoline, gas, food products and back-to-school supplies, it is the turn of fruits and vegetables to be impacted. According...
Electric bike: how to benefit from new state aid?
The desire to reduce your carbon footprint, to move more on a daily basis, or to save fuel: these are the reasons that are pushing more and more French people to buy an electric...
Bank transfer: beware of this scam during the summer holidays
300 complaints have already been received by the Ministry of the Interior since the beginning of the summer. Holiday rentals, notary fees or craftsman's bills, as RTL reports, since the beginning of the summer,...
5 financial aids to help you prepare for the start of the school year
It will soon be time to put away the tubes of sunscreen and take the schoolbags out of the closet: the start of the school year is approaching, and with it, new expenses are...
How many bank accounts do you really need to open to better manage your...
Most households in France have a bank account. According to the National Consumer Institute (INC), this is an "accounting instrument on which are recorded all the transactions carried out between the bank and its...