Damaged banknotes: here is how the Banque de France reimburses you for them
At the baker, the butcher or even the local grocer, your ticket is never accepted? Good news, it is possible to get a refund or repair your damaged ticket. So, if you've tried to...
Contactless payment: everything that will change
This Thursday, June 22, 2023, the NFC Forum, the organization that standardizes contactless technology between different manufacturers, unveiled its technological roadmap. Executive Director Mike McCamon outlined all of the key changes that are expected...
Check stubs: the 3 elements not to forget to fill in
A means of payment that is not really popular. The check struggles to outweigh the bank card, which is easier to use and fits much more easily into your wallet. In March, the Banque...
Drinking water tax: what is progressive pricing?
Traveling to Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes) in March 2023, Emmanuel Macron presented the government's "Water Plan" to reduce water withdrawals by 10% by 2030. One of the major announcements of the plan concerns progressive water pricing....
New tax campaign: which garden outbuildings are targeted?
"The year 2022 has once again seen the remarkable investment of public finance officials". This Thursday, June 22, 2023, Jérôme Fournel, Director General of Public Finance, presented the 2022 activity report of his administration...
FDJ: all about the new EuroMillions type lottery
On Thursday April 27, 2023, during its General Assembly, La Française des jeux announced the launch of a new European lottery in France, in the same spirit as EuroMillions: EuroDreams. This new lotto would...
Taxes 2023: why you need to update your bank details before July 3
Since June 8, 2023, the 2022 tax return campaign has ended for all taxpayers. However, some taxpayers have not finished hearing about their declaration. Indeed, the tax authorities are in the process of calculating...
Summer prices: melon, peach… How much will the fruit cost?
As the season begins, market stalls begin to fill with delicious, colorful and sweet fruits. However, the price war risks making the experience less tasty for consumers with varying quantities and prices. As for...
Recall of cheeses: all references concerned
Since the beginning of 2023, many products have been subject to recalls. Reminder Conso, responsible for relaying products considered non-compliant by the brands, presents these recalled for all existing shelves in supermarkets and other...
Gas tariffs: the cheapest supplier of local distribution companies is…
The regulated natural gas tariff is historically offered by Engie and by local distribution companies (ELD). Present in large cities such as Bordeaux, Strasbourg or Grenoble, ELDs supply gas to nearly 3 million French...
Fossil fuels: soon the establishment of a green ISF?
For Bruno Le Maire, it is a question of "coherence". The Minister of the Economy declared on Monday, June 12, wanting to "withdraw, from the 2024 finance bill, a certain number of tax advantages...
Insurance: all the abusive practices to be wary of
A third. This is the number of insurers whose commercial practices are "not in accordance with the regulations on good consumer information or on the fairness of commercial practices", according to the Directorate General...
Insurance: is your credit card enough to protect you abroad?
Tick tock, tick tock... It's time to plan your summer vacation! For a certain number of French people, summer holidays are synonymous with traveling abroad. If this is your case, be sure to find...
Casino: how the brand is trying to get its head above water
For some time now, the Casino brand has been in crisis. The latter, which is renegotiating its abysmal debt of 6.4 billion euros, is also experiencing other controversies, such as the hearing of its...
Lower inflation: Smic, LEP… what will change for you
Inflation has finally come down. Indeed, according to INSEE, the rise in prices fell to 5.1% between May 2022 and May 2023. This represents a drop of 0.2% over one month. This drop in...
Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Symbols, Meanings, and Cultural Significance
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the power and symbolism of various objects believed to bring luck, protection, and good fortune. Talismans, amulets, gold or jewelry, lucky charms, and even zodiac signs have...
Massive chicken recall: all supermarkets concerned
The Reminder site ,Conso, ,lists all the products that can represent a health risk., ,Today, several chickens are affected by possible contamination with Listeria., This bacterium is dangerous for our body and in particular...
Energy sobriety: the new measures to be applied this summer
New part of the energy sobriety plan. Indeed, on October 6, 2022, Elisabeth Borne presented the first part of the measures aimed at reducing France's energy consumption. The objective was to anticipate energy shortages,...
Savings: what rate changes this summer for your savings account?
Inflation fell sharply for the month of May 2023. According to figures recently published by INSEE, it would have slowed down by 5.1% over one year and fallen by 0.8% in one month. (5.9%...
Massive recall of sausages: the references concerned
Since the beginning of 2023, many products have been subject to recalls. RappelConso, responsible for relaying the products considered non-compliant by the signs, presents these reminders for all the shelves available in the supermarkets....
Cash payment: can you be refused on Sunday?
Rules on the side of customers and merchants. If paying with notes and coins seems to be the easiest way – no middleman and no waiting, nor risk of bugs – it is also...
End of the receipt: 5 exceptions to this new rule
The objective of reducing waste within the framework of the anti-waste law (AGEC) will soon take effect for our dear receipts. Its abolition, however postponed twice, is now official for August 1, 2023. However,...
Inflation: These brands are lowering their prices as of June 19, 2023
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first Carrefour hypermarket, the CEO of Carrefour decided to strike a blow. Indeed, Alexandre Bompard has announced a price drop on nearly 500 products from...
Life insurance: how to benefit your grandchildren?
If you're hesitant about buying life insurance, the huge benefit for your grandchildren can help you decide. Indeed, it is possible for you to gratify them by taking out a contract in their name....
“Super 5 or 50”: how much can you win at the new FDJ scratch...
New in scratch tickets. With a coin or with their fingernail, the French appreciate this type of game of chance. For a few euros, they can hope to earn exponential sums. In this country,...
Taxes 2023: the calendar of tax notices
On June 8, 2023, the tax filing campaign ended. Depending on your department, you had to meet a different deadline. Indeed, the inhabitants of zone 1 (departments 01 to 19) had until May 25...
Supermarket: a new logo hits the shelves
On June 12, 2023, the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir updated its "QuelProduit" application. Among the new features, we find the addition of a new logo available on supermarket shelves: the Planet-Score. More than 135,000...
Heat, heat wave… What are the risks of power cuts this summer?
The summer of 2023 will be hot and dry. Faced with the increased risks of high temperatures, the government has put in place a "heat wave plan" containing several measures to be implemented in...
Bank card: the 6 rules to follow with your secret code
More and more sophisticated thefts. If paying for your purchases on the Internet offers you simplicity and speed, it also exposes you to the theft of your bank details, in a snap of your...
Summer sales: dates in your department
Tick, tock, tick, tock.. There are only a few days left to wait before the start of the summer sales! If they will take place from Wednesday June 28 to Tuesday July 25 in...
Taxes: errors to be corrected before June 28
On April 13, 2023, the tax declaration campaign was launched by the tax administration. The latter ended on Thursday, June 8 for departments ranging from 55 to 974 and 976 (La Reunion and Mayotte)....
Meat, butter, fish… The 22 products recalled this week
More and more French people go shopping at the beginning of the month, in order to better manage their budget. However, 22 foods were recalled by the Rappel Conso website this week. Do not...
Supermarket: products whose price will drop in July
The end of the tunnel finally seems to be emerging. According to provisional estimates provided by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee), inflation fell sharply in May and stood at 5.1%....
Summer sale: Dates in your department
Tick, tock, tick, tock.. There are only a few days left to wait before the start of the summer sales! If they will take place from Wednesday June 28 to Tuesday July 25 in...
Yoghurt: they will soon no longer be sold individually
Are dairy products really our friends for life? According to Syndifrais, a professional organization for dairy products, the French consume on average the equivalent of 28.6 kilograms per year per inhabitant. This represents nearly...
Anti-inflation quarter: these 7 brands that have reduced their prices
Have the large retailers really lowered their prices as expected? To fight against soaring prices, supermarkets have pledged to help consumers. A majority of the brands frequented by the French have indeed played the...
ATM: Here are the 3 banks that will halve their number of ATMs
As indicated by BNB Paribas in its press release, "BNP Paribas, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale and Société Générale will launch at the end of 2023 CASH SERVICES, a complete offer of local banking services...
Taxes: last day to declare income in 40 departments
The 2023 tax return campaign is coming to an end this June. The form, accessible on the taxes.gouv site, has already seen two deadlines pass: that of Thursday, May 25 and that of June...
Cash payment: the latest announcements from the Banque de France
A setback, but not an abandonment. Every year, payment in cash is losing ground in favor of the bank card, especially since the arrival of contactless. According to a Panorabanques study carried out with...
Taxes: 5 mistakes that make you more likely to be audited
On April 13, 2023, the tax return campaign was launched for this year. If you live in a department numbered from 1 to 54, you have normally already completed or validated your automatic form....