Anti-inflation basket: the supermarkets to choose according to your needs
To offset the inflation of food products for a year, the government planned to create an anti-inflation basket in supermarkets. However, discussions between large retailers and their suppliers having been unsuccessful, this basket has...
Livret A: the rate could soon be lowered
The Livret A is a popular savings product in France, regulated by the state and offered by most banks and financial institutions. The Livret A rate is revised every six months according to inflation...
Supermarket: the Lidl anti-inflation basket that stands out
For the past year, the price of food products has continued to rise, like electricity or fuel. The FranceInfo basket presented 37 products whose prices were observed over this period of inflation. The result...
Anny Duperey, Jean-Pierre Descombes… How much do retired stars get?
Stars also have the right to retire! A significant number of them have already done so. This is the case of the songwriter and performer Antoine, who spoke recently in the press on this...
2023 tax return: the 7 dates to know in April and May
Three, two, one... Declare! Who says spring, also says tax season, with the tax return for the month of April. Every year, it's the same thing, you must report any change in situation or...
Inflation: the favorite brands of the French to save money
More expensive shopping. Food encroaches a little more each month on the budget of the French and the latter will have to be patient because the situation is not ready to improve, according to...
Jams: the 7 best on the market according to 60 million consumers
Strawberry jam or apricot jam, whatever your preferences, a range of choices is available to you at the supermarket. However, the quantity offered does not imply high quality. 60 Million consumers then looked at...
Bolloré, Pinault… Who are the 10 richest people in France?
Numbers that make you dizzy. Like every year, Forbes publishes the updated ranking of the richest people in the world and the French edition of the magazine does the same, focusing on the French...
Supermarket: 1,000 daily products capped by E.Leclerc
On March 6, the government announced that it was abandoning the anti-inflation basket and replacing it with an "anti-inflation quarter" measure, as reported by Le Figaro with AFP. Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy...
Bank card: beware of this new mobile payment fraud
Mobile payment, that is to say through your smartphone equipped with NFC technology, is gradually becoming more democratic in France. This device, having made its debut in 2015, currently represents 4.6% of contactless bank...
CAF aid: will you be able to benefit from this new aid from April...
As every month, the Family Allowance Fund pays aid. To qualify, you must meet the eligibility criteria. Thus, on April 5, it is the turn of the Personalized Housing Assistance (APL) to be paid....
ATM: the new scam at the end of paper
Flights that sometimes go unnoticed. Credit card fraud has multiplied in recent years, particularly with online payment and the introduction of contactless, which allows you to pay for purchases worth up to 50 euros....
Stock market: the trap to avoid in 2023
Inflation, war in Ukraine, tense social climate… All these factors have had a direct impact on the daily lives of the French. From a stock market perspective, these phenomena have not been without consequences...
Inflation: the departments most affected by the rise in prices in 2023
On Friday March 31, INSEE unveiled the inflation figures. In slight decline compared to February, the month of March shows a general rise in prices of 5.6% over one year. Households are particularly affected...
Taxes 2023: the mail you will receive from this Monday, April 3
Like every year, all French people fill out this famous tax return. Today, you can complete it directly online on the impots.gouv.fr website in your personal space. This space will be available from April...
System U: the 10 brands that you will no longer find on the shelves...
At the beginning of March, the long and painful period of negotiations between large retailers and manufacturers was coming to an end. In a highly inflationary context, supermarket brands are caught between, on the...
Taxes: the 5 most forgotten tax benefits
Tax season is fast approaching. As of April 13, 2023, taxpayers will be able to declare their income online. To do this, all you have to do is connect to your private space on...
Ready-to-wear: the 7 brands in difficulty in France
We are currently witnessing a series of closures of ready-to-wear brands across France. The causes of these repeated bankruptcies are multiple, as reported by our colleagues from BFMTV. On the one hand, the health...
Taxes: who can opt for the quarterly direct debit?
Taxes without a collector. Since the entry into force of the withholding tax in 2019, it is up to employers, pension funds or even Pôle Emploi to collect the tax to pay it to...
Food scams: 5 fraudulent products that can be dangerous
Christophe Brusset is a former food trader. He spent years working very closely with the world of food engineering, before being disgusted by his unscrupulous practices and converting himself into a whistleblower, as reported...
Bank transfers: the 3 dates when they will not pass the next month
An immediate operation, or almost. Unlike cashing a cheque, a bank transfer – while not always instantaneous – takes very little time. When you transfer money from one of your accounts to another, the...
Energy check 2022: the steps to follow before April 1
The 2023 energy check has been postponed due to the exceptional checks distributed. Indeed, the energy check is distributed each year from the end of March to the most precarious households to offset their...
Life insurance: real estate, gold, stocks… What can be placed on it?
Don't put all your eggs in one basket: this is the golden rule when it comes to savings! To build up a solid and lasting capital, it is essential to bet on several investments,...
End of the receipt: the date postponed, here is when it will disappear
In 2020, the "anti-waste and circular economy" law was adopted. Among other measures, the law in question provided for the end of the systematic printing of receipts. That is to say that the ticket...
Payment by credit card: 5 questions about illegal overcharging
One of the most used means of payment by the French. The bank card allows you to pay for your purchases quickly, easily and without too much effort, especially with the arrival of contactless....
Property tax: why will it increase in 2023?
Last December, the vote on the finance law approved an increase in the property tax for all households. The deputies have, in fact, voted a fixed revaluation of the cadastral bases of 7%. This...
Fraudulent honey: EU uncovers massive scam
Do you like a good slice of butter (preferably salted) and honey? Like many French and Europeans, you therefore buy this delicious golden liquid, in supermarkets or directly from the producer. If you are...
Stock market: the 3 signs of the economy to detect before investing
In the stock market, it's all about timing. External events can have a major impact on the evolution of a value. This is the case, first of all, with high points in finance: the...
Payment by check: 5 cases to avoid
There are several means of payment, one of the simplest being payment by credit card, especially since the generalization of contactless. In addition to the ceiling set by the banks, some merchants set a...
Supermarket: the 10 brands most affected by inflation
According to the latest INSEE report published on March 15, consumer prices have increased by 6.2% over the past year in February 2023. To this figure is added that of the FranceInfo basket, a...
CAF check: exceptional new aid arrives in April
According to INSEE, consumer prices are increasing by 6.2% year on year in February 2023. For these reasons, exceptional checks have been distributed to help the French people manage their bills.Among these checks, we...
Fuel shortage: the 37 departments spared for the moment
The social mobilizations against the pension reform are following their course, intensifying since the invocation of 49.3 by the Prime Minister and the failure of the motion of censure tabled by the deputies of...
Shortage: olive oil, beef… Are certain products threatened?
With the appearance of Covid-19 and the return of war in Europe, the French have experienced significant shortages in recent years. Sunflower oil, mustard, flour, wheat… On supermarket shelves, certain products were particularly difficult...
Banking crisis: is the French banking sector at risk?
On March 10, Silicon Valley Bank, better known as SVB, went bankrupt. It was the 16th largest bank in the United States, with clients overwhelmingly made up of entrepreneurs in the technology sector, as...
Loan between friends: what precautions to take when lending money to a loved one?
Flexible, easy, fast... Money loans with family or friends are legion, and for good reason: they generally exempt you from paying interest, and are a simple and effective way to finance a life project...
Butter recalls: the 8 supermarkets concerned
If, like many French people, you are an avid consumer of butter, beware! Indeed, several lumps of butter are subject to voluntary recalls at this very moment. This ingredient has been at the heart...
Cash receipts: those who will disappear on April 1?
On February 10, 2020, the Ministry of Ecological Transition presented the "anti-waste and circular economy" law. The objective of this law was to fight against food waste and thus reduce the production of waste....
Inactive bank accounts: the deadlines to be respected for the restitution of the sums
You may have, without realizing it, set aside some of your savings. Indeed, many French people are in possession of sums of which they do not even suspect the existence. Old savings accounts or...
Taxes: will homeowners pay more this year?
The General Directorate of Public Finance (DGFiP) sent an email to all owners last January. It asks you to fill out a new declaration aimed at providing information on the situation of your real...
Inflation: 7 platforms to buy unsold items at very low prices
Faced with galloping inflation that continues to rage, the purchasing power of French consumers is suffering. Their purchasing habits have evolved accordingly: the hunt for good deals has, for example, prompted a greater number...