Spending Less, Building More: Ways to Reduce Home Improvement Expenses
Every home improvement project can go above and beyond what is necessary. If you feel like your plans are being tempted to go for more than intended, then you...
End of the receipt: 5 cases where you should still ask for it
Things will soon change at checkout. From 2023, merchants will be prohibited from issuing a receipt by default. The French and the French who might want to consult it...
Housing tax: how to pay it online?
Watch for the arrival of the postman: your council tax notice will arrive very soon in your mailbox... Or on your personal space if you have opted for the...
Supermarket: 5 products whose “use by date” could soon disappear
In France, 10 million tonnes of products are wasted or lost each year, for a commercial value estimated at 16 billion euros. These data from the Ministry of Ecological...
Purchasing power: 8 things not to buy to save money
Inflation affects everyone. In May 2022, consumer prices increased by 5.2% in the space of a year, reports INSEE. Consequences: many French people feel that their purchasing power is...
Reminders at E. Leclerc: all the products you need to bring back right now
Salmonella, Listeria, presence of foreign bodies… The causes of a recall procedure can be multiple. A few months ago, the business of Buitoni frozen pizzas and Kinder chocolates caused...
Hairdressing or massage school… How to have fun at low prices
According to the Banque de France, inflation would amount to 5.4% on average for the year 2023. Its peak should occur in June. In this difficult context, many consumers...
Credit card: the 4 advantages of prepaid cards
More and more French people with irregular incomes are deciding to switch to prepaid bank cards. Used most of the time by people who travel very often during the...
Savings: the 50/20/30 rule to save whatever your salary
Who has never tried to save money? Saving is very often the first step towards saving — and therefore towards building sustainable capital, which it will then be possible...
Automatic tax return: 8 cases where you can’t trust it
A real headache for some taxpayers, the income tax declaration is generally a dreaded administrative procedure. To make it easier for the French and save them time, the tax...
Chicken recall: which supermarkets are affected?
After the Buitoni or Kinder cases that occurred this year, French consumers are now much more attentive to product recalls. These procedures are common and it is important to...
Real estate: why the French rush to obtain credit
In order not to see their real estate project fall through, many French people have rushed to their broker and their banker in recent months. At issue: rising interest...
Coast Guard suspends search for migrants in Florida
MIAMI BEACH (AP) -- The Coast Guard announced Thursday that it found four more bodies while searching for dozens of migrants missing at sea off Florida. However, it would suspend rescue...
Bonus repair: this aid will soon double!
On December 15, the government launched this initiative to benefit from a subsidy for the repair of an electrical or electronic device. These bonuses ranged from 10 to 45...
Recall of Bonduelle puree: the 3 supermarket chains concerned
Autumn is here, and our plates are adapting. As winter approaches, many French people are crazy about purees of all kinds. Potatoes, carrots, broccoli… The possibilities are endless, and...
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...
Police headquarters in Freiburg: traffic accident with severely injured Person – Truck collided with...
district of Lörrach town of Schopfheim, Federal road B 317 in The 17.10.2018 against 17:20 clock reported multiple emergency participants in a serious traffic accident on the...
Ground beef recall: the supermarket concerned
Check your last races! You may have unknowingly purchased a beef patty contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.Indeed, the Rappel Conso site published a product recall...
Inflation: is splitting shopping the solution?
Inflation reached 5.9% in April 2023, according to INSEE. Up on March, the rise in prices is fueled by higher energy and service costs. Prices rose by 15% on...
Recall of cakes: the 6 supermarkets concerned
Since the beginning of 2023, many products have been subject to recalls. Rappel Conso, responsible for relaying products considered non-compliant by the brands, presents these reminders for all existing...
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...
PER: the unsuspected rights of your spouse
Since October 1, 2019, the PER (Retirement Savings Plan) has gradually replaced the other retirement savings plans. Available in three different forms, an individual PER and two company PERs,...
Recall of canned cassoulet: the outlets concerned
The French love their regional specialties. Among them, the cassoulet retains, year after year, a place of choice, especially in the South-West, the native land of this rich and...
Bank transfers: will they pass on May 8, May 18 and May 29?
Long weekends to enjoy sunny days. The month of May is particularly generous in terms of public holidays and this year they fall very well! May 1 was a...
Gasoline prices: where is the cheapest gas station for each fuel?
Paying for your license can sometimes seem like an unprofitable investment. In recent times, multiple factors have caused a significant increase in fuel prices. French motorists have therefore witnessed...
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:...
Fuel shortage: the 8 products that will be missing from the supermarket
An unexpected consequence. Fuel shortages have a direct impact on motorists, who must plan accordingly to avoid running out of fuel. Some professionals, such as driving instructors, have had...
The 12 mandatory real estate diagnoses to sell your property
As an owner, you are obliged to provide several essential documents to your buyer when selling your property. These constitute a Technical Diagnosis File (DDT), where you can collect...
Christmas meal: what inflation on the flagship products of the end of the year...
This year 2022 will have definitely been placed under the sign of inflation. After energy, food and fuel, Christmas is directly affected. As the festive meal is fast approaching,...
Ham recall: 5 supermarkets concerned in France
Each day is enough to remember. On Tuesday August 16, 2022, the specialized site Rappel Consommateur alerted to the new withdrawal of a product in store. This time it...
How to unlock your employee savings?
Have you heard of employee savings? Hard to miss these days. And for good reason ! As the specialized platform Previssima explains on its site, the conditions for releasing...
Massive recall of Le Gaulois chicken: which supermarkets are affected?
A new product marketed in many supermarkets in France is subject to a recall procedure this Friday, June 17. These are “chichis” Le Gaulois.These are "tasty and crispy sticks...
Housing tax: how much do you have to earn to stop paying it in...
It was one of the key measures of Emmanuel Macron's previous five-year term. The housing tax was indeed abolished for 80% of taxpayers in 2020, but it has not...
Aid and allowances: what benefits were upgraded on April 1, 2023?
Each year, on April 1, the aid and allowances paid by the Family Allowance Fund (Caf) and the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) are revalued. In 2022, these social benefits...
Inflation basket in supermarkets: how to spot the products that are part of it
The "anti-inflation quarter", an executive initiative in the face of the current inflationary environment, will be launched from March 15. It is due to last until mid-June, and consists...
Reminder of spices: the 8 supermarkets where you have to bring them back
Even as Christmas approaches, reminders don't take a holiday. This time, all kinds of spices and herbs are affected by such a procedure. These products were on sale throughout...
Bank transfers: the 11 dates to know in 2023
The easiest way to transfer money. We no longer present the bank transfer, which has become a simple formality with the advent of banking applications on French mobiles. Thanks...
Leclerc: all products recalled at the moment in store
Listeria, metallic foreign bodies… So many things that you certainly do not want to find on your plates. This is why the E.Leclerc brand is currently recalling some of...
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...
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...
Tax return: 6 tips to reduce what you owe
Launched since Thursday April 13, 2023, the tax return campaign must be made within the deadlines indicated by Bercy. For those who wish to declare it on the Internet,...
Back-to-school allowance: when will you receive it?
If the holidays are prolonged for some, others are already actively preparing for the start of the new school year, and more particularly the start of the school year....
Employment: the government project to facilitate the recruitment of seniors
Age, employment discrimination? In any case, this is what the Ministry of Labor indicates... According to an Ifop study reported on the site, in 2015, 88% of respondents believed...
As Inglewood prepares for the Super Bowl, house prices in Inglewood, California soar
Soon after the SoFi Stadium was completed in this 14-mile southwest of Los Angeles, the costs began to rise.
INGLEWOOD (Calif.) Shirley Sher, a middle school teacher in Los Angeles,...
Pension reform: what the transition to 64 would change for you
Emmanuel Macron clings to his reform and wants to push back the legal retirement age to 65 by 2031-2032. The consultations will continue until January 6, 2022, before a...
Taxes: 3 ways to lower them in 2023
A dreaded but obligatory moment. Every year, the French are obliged to declare their income to the tax authorities, generally in the spring. In a few weeks, you will...
Electricity: leave the oven door open to save money
One of the most used kitchen appliances is the oven. Ideal for making many recipes, it is however necessary to take a few precautions to avoid the risk of...
Taxes: how can I consult a relative’s tax notice?
The tax notice is a confidential document. However, a third party may ask to see certain information contained therein, as reported by Femme Actuelle. In the event that you...
Anti-inflation basket: the date finally revealed
Faced with the increase in generalized prices, it was time to act and offer solutions to the French. Indeed, according to INSEE figures, over one year, consumer prices increased...
Summer sales: when is the best time to go?
The summer sales season is on. As every year, the brands will display their best reductions in the window for nearly six weeks. For 2023, the sales period has...
PayPal: how to cancel a transfer made by mistake?
PayPal is a very popular online payment and transfer platform. In particular, it allows you to make online purchases in complete security, thanks to the sophisticated encryption to which...
Top seven qualities that make men charming by Supermodel Karan ‘KO’ Oberoi
Karan Oberoi also known by nick name ‘KO’ is an Indian model who is best known for his work with brands like Royal Enfield bike and riding apparels, Reebok,...
Bank transfer: how to make it pass before Wednesday, April 12?
Take precautions. Transfers allow you to transfer money quickly, often from your mobile phone, to an internal or external account and without a means of payment. With the democratization...
Football – AS Monaco : homecoming for Thierry Henry
It was expected to Bordeaux at the end of the summer, he arrives finally to Monaco in the autumn. Thierry Henry has been designated this weekend as...
Spice reminder: the list of supermarkets where to bring them back
Even as Christmas approaches, reminders don't take a holiday. This time, all kinds of spices and herbs are affected by such a procedure. These products were on sale throughout...
Supermarket: the 6 products victims of “double-digit inflation” for Christmas
After the wave, the tsunami. On the set of RMC / BFMTV, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, the president of the strategic committee of the eponymous group, assured that the galloping inflation...
Gold: what are the prices of gold objects
Since Friday, May 26, 2023, the price of gold has been at historic highs with 1,816 euros per ounce (28.35g). In this context, many French people sell their old...
Summer sales 2023: start and end dates this year
Here we go again for price reductions! The summer sales start this week and here are some tips to follow during this period to guard against pitfalls. It is...
How much monthly salary do you need to earn to consider yourself rich?
In 2019, in France, “9.2 million people live below the monetary poverty line”, reports INSEE. A number that represents 14.6% of the French population.This rate is calculated on the...
Important papers: how long should you keep your insurance documents?
When the files accumulate, it is common to want to sort through your papers in order to find order and serenity. Faced with the accumulation of administrative papers and...
Purchasing power: 5 tips for saving despite inflation
Since the start of the year, France has been experiencing record inflation for decades: 5.2% at an annual rate at the end of May, according to INSEE. This rise...
Exceptional back-to-school bonus: who will receive it in October?
It's almost time. Since the start of the school year in mid-September, the French women and men concerned have gradually received financial aid: the exceptional back-to-school bonus. They are...
Cheese recall: a new affected product
The famous munster, this cheese made from cow's milk with its orange rind and its pronounced taste is the subject of a recall. The Alsatian cheese that we often...
Purchasing power: 9 aid soon granted to French households
The nudges from the government multiply in the face of soaring prices: generalized inflation, energy, fuel… everything goes. Since 2021, the French have been finding it increasingly difficult to...
Bank card: do you know what objects can demagnetize it?
In 2018, 67% of French people preferred to pay by credit card rather than pay for their purchases in cash, according to Statista. It must be said that this...
Bank card: a new mobile payment fraud is emerging
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...
Leclerc, Lidl… Current promotions at the supermarket
Every week the cold shower. Like many French people, you have surely noticed that your shopping trolley is costing you more and more, while the products in it are...
Precautionary savings: 3 unstoppable tips for building it
It's hard to save right now. And for good reason ! Inflation has been eating away at the purchasing power of French women and men for months. In August...
Taxes 2023: is the allowance for seniors automatic?
Small savings foolishly lost. The 2022 tax return opened this Thursday, April 13 and you have between six to eight weeks to complete it, depending on the department where...
Student housing: solutions to find happiness at the last moment
Less than a month from the end of the summer holidays, many students have still not found accommodation. Many cities are indeed affected by a shortage of student accommodation...
Disney World Including animatronic Joe Biden into Hall of Presidents from the Magic Kingdom
The instructional allure features Audio-Animatronics characters according to all US presidents
Even though President Joe Biden started his term at the White House on Wednesday, plans were in the works...
Salary increase: the alternatives that your boss could offer you
Inflation is on the rise. And, obviously, this is not good news for French people who are faced with rising consumer prices. It eats into their purchasing power, harms...
Exceptional back-to-school bonus: how much will you receive?
Inflation weighs more and more heavily on the portfolio of French consumers. In July, it reached and exceeded the threshold of 6% over one year according to INSEE. To...
Livret A: the rise in its rate confirmed by the Governor of the Banque...
Facelift ? The Livret A should soon change its face, according to recent statements by François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Banque de France. Due to the...
First price products at the supermarket: 6 ingredients to avoid absolutely
In the supermarket, there are no small savings… especially in terms of first price products! The latter, often shunned by consumers for their very basic packaging and their bad...
Melania Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Costume criticized on the Internet after Bunch exited Air Force One
Former first woman turned into a lightweight dress match for Florida's weather, so Twitter took note
But, it had been the former first lady's ensemble that grabbed the interest of...
Ranking of brands: discover the 5 favorite banks of the French
On the occasion of the annual ranking of the favorite brands of the French, the banks were highlighted. Although some view them with suspicion, banks weigh heavily in the...
Consumption of electrical appliances: new rules by 2025
This Monday, April 17, 2023, the European Commission adopted new rules to reduce the consumption of certain electrical appliances. The affected devices have a hidden standby. In other words,...
Inflation: the 7 departments where prices are the lowest
Inflation is falling but not breaking. This Friday, March 31, INSEE unveiled the new figures for this phenomenon. In one year, revenues increased by 5.6%. However, in some areas...
Taxes: dates to remember in June
The 2022 income tax return for 2021 is coming to an end soon. This May 31 is also the deadline for filing the paper declaration, including for residents abroad....
Holidays in Europe: the amount of alcohol and tobacco you can bring back
Oh, the holidays! It's hard to come back without a local trinket, a series of photos, maybe a few postcards not yet sent... and above all a head full...
Livret A at 3%: don’t wait until February 1 to take advantage of the...
This is good news for savers at the start of 2023, the increase in the rate of remuneration of the livret A, to an unprecedented level since 2009, will...
Savings: the best investments when you are 50 years old
Should you put your money in different places depending on your age? The question arises when you are 40, 50, 60, or even 70 years old. Indeed, when you...
Fuel prices: the trick to save 300 euros on a full tank
Since the implementation of a discount of 30 cents applied by the State on September 1, 2022, motorists are rushing to petrol stations to be able to take advantage...
Cheese recall: the supermarket concerned
Even in summer, cheese is an essential part of our daily life. If certain recipes particularly appreciated by the French such as raclette or tartiflette are more associated with...
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...
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...
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...
TESTIMONY. I never want to retire
Retirement is the stage of a lifetime. For some, it is synonymous with a well-deserved rest. For others, it arouses the fear of isolation, the lowering of the standard...
Gas prices: are you paying more than the reference price?
Since Monday, May 22, 2023, the reference gas prices have been published on the website of the Energy Regulation Commission (CRE). While Engie's regulated gas tariffs (TRV) will disappear...
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...
Massive recall of bread at E.Leclerc: all products to bring back to the store
What's more French than bread? Every second, more than 300 baguettes are sold across the country, or ten billion a year. While bread is rooted in our heritage, France...
Want to Carry Your Kid’s Artwork Everyday? Make It into Jewellery
A childrens drawing made into jewellery is all the craze these days, and how can it not be? Children make the best artworks and drawings, even if sometimes we...
Livret A: a new increase in 2023?
The preferred placement of French women and men is likely to remain so. Indeed, the Livret A has recently undergone several successive revaluations, aimed at bringing its rate of...
Bank account: errors not to be repeated
Scammers are constantly renewing their techniques to trick you. Some even attack your bank account directly and a large number of French people are victims of these scams. Among...
Massive recall at Leclerc for cakes marketed throughout France
Vigilance if you have recently bought cakes from leclerc. The supermarket chain is recalling cakes of the "P'tit déli" brand. The pound cakes of 250, 500 and 800 grams...
8 financial aid to which you are entitled without any means test
Soon new aids! Over the past year, inflation has globally increased the price of all foodstuffs. Thus, for example, gas should have increased by around 105% since October 1,...
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...
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...
Electricity: will the thermostat soon be compulsory on radiators?
After a 12% drop in energy consumption this winter, the Minister for Energy Transition calls for us not to relax our efforts and presents a new energy sobriety plan....
Oil heating: will prices continue to rise?
After gasoline, fuel oil? Definitely, autumn is difficult for the French, who see prices increase almost everywhere. Inflation at the supermarket, shortage of gasoline, rising energy prices... The bill...
Supermarket: the ranking of the least expensive brands in June 2023
Inflation is slowing but has not yet disappeared. The figures for May are particularly encouraging. According to provisional estimates communicated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies...
Insurance: how are thefts outside the home covered?
Theft is a daily fear for many French people. Whether in the form of a home burglary or dealing with a pickpocket, this type of theft can sometimes be...
Cash dispenser: the unstoppable trick to save by withdrawing
The prices keep going up. Little by little, inflation is eating away at the purchasing power of French people, for whom the situation is becoming ever more complex, as...
Reimbursement of the TV license fee: what to do before August 31
Reimbursement in sight for certain taxpayers. Validated in August by the Constitutional Council, the abolition of the contribution to public broadcasting (CAP) will now save you 138 euros per...
Taxes: the 4 good news for 2023
The beginning of April marks the beginning of the annual fiscal period. Sending the first pre-declarations determines not only the state of mind of taxpayers, but also that of...
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...
Massive recall of cakes: the 8 supermarkets concerned
Open your cupboards: the cakes you had planned to taste at tea time may be unfit for consumption. Recently, the government site Rappel Conso is recalling several cookies, cakes...
Real estate: how to earn 1,000 euros per month thanks to rental investment?
Should you invest in stone? Many French people ask themselves the question, sometimes because they are looking to expand their investments, other times because they want to pass on...
Errors on your taxes: it is possible to correct them
Are your taxes too high or too low? It's not too late to make adjustments. Taxable French people received their tax notice between July 25 and August 5, 2022...
Employment: the sectors that will recruit the most by the end of 2022
The hiring of executives is clearly increasing according to figures from Apec (the Association for the employment of executives) reported by Capital. Indeed, it would have increased by 5%...
Massive salmon recall: the 5 supermarkets concerned
Many salmon products are subject to voluntary recalls at this time. These recalls mainly concern slices of smoked salmon, a festive dish that many enjoy. France is a country...
Energy shortage: these French departments that consume the least electricity
UpEnergie has published an infographic of electricity consumption per capita in France based on 2019 data. These statistics are based on a national average consumption of 2223 kWh/year per...
Inflation: which departments will be most affected in 2023?
For nearly seven months, inflation has been breaking all records in France. The general price increase has indeed become sustainable as its name suggests. Purses are suffering, and as...
How to reconcile wage portage and self-entrepreneurship?
A person wishing to work as a freelancer can generally choose between wage portage and self-employment. While it is true that it is possible to combine these two statuses,...
On the red carpet, Zendaya wore a golden spine — that’s right!
This is her most daring look on the red carpet yet.
Zendaya's new red carpet gown appeared simple from the front. It was a black, high-necked dress with elbow-length sleeves.
The...
Revaluation of aid: 7 categories of people who are not concerned
Expected for some time, there is only one thing left to say... Finally! According to Les Echos, the law of August 16, 2022 for purchasing power provides that pensions...
Shortages and out of stock: what to expect for the coming months?
Stock shortages follow one another, purchasing power drops and the future is uncertain. In this strange climate, it is difficult to know what to expect for the days, weeks...
TESTIMONY. We want to spend our retirement on the Côte d’Azur at all costs,...
Some spend their lives thinking about the day they will stop working. Sylviane and Didier, 59 and 60, have only really thought about their retirement for a few years....
Teachers préoccupés by the overhaul of the lycée
The new programs of the high school arrive by discussion at the Board of governors of the programs. Captured at the end of the spring, not less...
Linky counter: what is this story about the new bonus system?
Should we fear the blackout for this winter? The question may seem recurrent now: it comes up regularly, as the cold season approaches. However, it is taking on another...
The taxman can spy on your social networks, and it’s legal
Posting photos of your vacations in 5-star palaces or of your new Audi car on Facebook: this is a habit that can encourage the tax authorities to look into...
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...
October 15, 1917. On the day Mata Hari was shot at the castle of...
At the dawn of October 15, 1917, lieutenant Mornet presents himself to the prison of Saint-Lazare to claim Mata Hari in order to carry...
Linky counter: 2 tips so that it is not invaded by ants
Ants causing breakdowns. Particularly active between March and September, ants can be real pests. Indeed, they can be particularly invasive and infiltrate all the most unlikely places in the...
Winter sales 2023: dates, duration, promotions… All information
This year, the 2023 winter sales will start on Wednesday January 11 and end on Tuesday February 7. In the midst of inflation, the French may take the opportunity...
Recall of turkey cutlets: which are the 39 departments concerned?
The list of recalled products welcomes a new arrival. This time, two 240-gram trays of turkey cutlets from the Corril and Pouce brands are subject to a voluntary recall...
Contactless payment: the 5 most common scams
Faster, more convenient, contactless payment is increasingly used. This system, which is based on NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, makes it possible to exchange data between a reader, generally...
What is the best strategy for investing in an SCPI?
The SCPI (civil company for real estate investment) designates a form of company, which holds the ownership of various real estate assets operated for profit. With the acquisition and...
High-end bank card: the unsuspected advantages it provides
For many, credit cards are primarily used to pay or draw cash. In fact, these small objects can provide particularly interesting advantages. Standard cards are the most common because...
Budget 2022: what aid includes the “anti-inflation extension” voted by the Senate?
An exceptional anti-inflation extension of 2.5 billion euros. On the evening of Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Senate voted on alterations to the 2022 budget, adopting at first reading...
Airbnb and taxes: what is the taxable amount in 2023?
Renting your accommodation on Airbnb is becoming an increasingly common practice and therefore more and more scrutinized by the tax authorities. But from what amount must you declare your...
Supermarket: the 6 brands where private labels cost the least
Prices are stagnating. If inflation is starting to fall, this is not the case for all private label products. Indeed, according to INSEE, consumer prices increased by 4.5% over...
“Green September” at the supermarket: will prices drop at the start of the school...
Consumer prices have been rising steadily in recent months. Indeed, as franceinfo proves, his shopping basket made up of 37 everyday products, took two euros, from March to April....
3 Must-Have Tablet Accessories for Enhanced Productivity
As technology continues to weave itself into every aspect of our lives, having a reliable device at hand has become absolutely essential. From completing school assignments to meeting work...
Taxes: beware of the levies of October 27
Fall is already well underway, and your finances… too. Since the start of the school year, deductions and tax deadlines have been linked.This Thursday, October 27 is not to...
Pensions, fuel… When will you gain purchasing power?
He prefers to be “the president of purchasing power” to that of the rich. If the French and the French have obviously not changed the nickname of the Head...
Inflation: 5 products whose price is falling right now
Inflation in France passed the 6% mark over one year last October. Food products and energy prices are the first affected: these poles have seen their prices increase by...
Cash receipts: soon available directly in your banking area?
Do everything from your banking application. If you are used to using it, you surely know how to transfer money, increase your limits or ask your advisor a question...
Listeria: chicken recalled in 5 supermarket chains
Smoked chicken is a very popular dish in many gastronomy: Gabonese, Reunionese, to name a few. Originally, smoking chicken was a way to preserve it more efficiently and longer,...
Fruits, meat, cheese… All products recalled at this time
The first buds are pointing the tip of their nose, the weather is warming up, spring is fast approaching. With him, will also come the beautiful days. On the...
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...
5 euro banknotes: not distributed in vending machines, where do they come from?
The smallest member of the euro family, the 5 euro note "was introduced with the first issue of the euro in January 2002 together with the other six denominations...
Supermarket: 7 products with empty packaging
Who hasn't opened a bag of crisps to realize it's half empty? The content becomes disappointing in a single instant… However, the manufacturers of this popular foodstuff for aperitifs...
Christmas 2022: what are the gifts that will cost you more this year?
Should we expect a frugal Christmas? Between the increase in food prices and that of energy, the budget of the French seems particularly limited for gifts on December 25....
The top 10 favorite brands of the French in 2023
On April 4, 2023, EY-Parthenon, a strategy consulting firm, published the results of its study on the favorite brand of the French, as it does every year. Won by...
Fuel: service stations that will not make a margin on summer weekends
Fuel is expensive. This is the observation that many French people make when filling up at the gas station. Moreover, prices are likely to rise again in the summer...
Livret A: rate, amount, ceiling and interest on the savings account
The creation of the livret A dates back to 1818. The oldest savings product available in France, the livret A is a remunerated and regulated savings account. The interest...
Lotus, Lu, Oreo… The brands on borrowed time at Intermarché
Pasta, biscuits, hygiene products... Nothing is spared at the start of the year. But, two weeks before commercial negotiations with manufacturers, which must end on January 31, the boss of...
Pesticides: the 7 most contaminated fruits and vegetables
29% of fruits are contaminated with pesticides in Europe. This is the observation made by the NGO Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), following a study carried out in 2019....
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If you dreamed of playing several EuroMillions, it is now possible. Indeed, Brice Cassoux, former traceability manager of the Banque de France, founded a platform allowing group play in...
Recall of Granola biscuits: the list of supermarkets concerned
13.2kg. This is the amount of chocolate consumed by each French household, every year, according to figures from the Syndicat du chocolat. This quantity seems high and illustrates well...
System U: Some brands could soon disappear from the shelves
At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the prices of energy and raw materials which had increased considerably, made the prices of certain supermarket products more expensive than...
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...
Bank card: the 9 most hacked secret codes
Credit cards are increasingly sought after by criminals. Indeed, with the help of Covid, cash is no longer the default means of payment for many individuals. They are gradually...
ATM: banks to be wary of
On April 20, 2023, the Banque de France publishes a new report on "means of payment and fiduciary money". The objective of the study is to know the habits...
Real estate: 5 tips for a successful first purchase
Obtaining credit, hunting for the rare pearl, possible aid, future charges... A first real estate purchase can seem strewn with pitfalls for novice and uninitiated buyers. However, by listing...
Cute & Lovely Valentine Gifts Ideas for Your Boyfriend
So, February is here which is one of the most awaited months for all the lovely people out there who are in love. 14 of February is celebrated with...
Fuel shortage, energy crisis…: the 6 scams to watch out for this week
Scammers are always more inventive. Identity theft, fraudulent SMS or even totally fake tempting offers: there are many strategies they adopt to deceive us.With each turn of the news,...
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...
Family: 7 little-known financial aids
Times are tough, and not just for retirees. The latter, whom the Head of State and his executive have decided to protect, will soon benefit from a second increase...
Holiday vouchers 2022: all the places where you can use them
Like 4.5 million employees and civil servants, do you benefit from holiday vouchers? Good news, the passes issued in 2022 can be used until December 2024, at 200,000 points...
Crew members on Royal Caribbean’s U.S.-bound ship test positive for COVID-19
The team members onboard Odyssey of the Seas contracted the virus in Spain as the cruise line is led to the U.S., however, no passengers were on board
Of the...
Shortage: what are the products at risk in 2023?
On November 22, 2022, Frédérique Schelcher, CEO of Système U, already confided his fears about potential future shortages on the set of franceinfo. The typical example he gives is...
Mother’s Day: the trick to offer a bouquet of flowers at a low price
This Sunday, May 29, we will celebrate moms. Like every year, florists will be taken by storm... Despite inflation which has caused the price of bouquets to jump. According...
Do you have to do your shopping in several times to pay less?
Stratagems to lighten the bill. Inflation on food products continues and many French people are looking to save money at the supermarket. Take advantage of promotions, buy private labels,...
Food waste: 7 tips to stop losing 67 euros per month
Bad habits die hard. According to a HelloFresh* study carried out by Censuswide, French people throw away an average of 67 euros worth of food every month. An astronomical...
Borrower insurance: which guarantees to choose?
If it is not mandatory, borrower insurance is often a guarantee requested by lenders (banks) when applying for a loan. It is therefore essential to obtain a mortgage. The...
Housing tax: how to monthly pay?
Tick tock... The countdown is on! Council tax notices arrive in the mailboxes of taxpayers, who will have until midnight on November 15 to pay them. Only people who...
During the pandemic, millions of people skipped church. Will they return?
Millions of people have stayed away from their places of worship due to the coronavirus pandemic. This leaves congregations in crisis with one question: Will they return?
The pandemic is...
ATM: withdrawing cash will be more expensive in 2023
Bad news to start the year. 2022 has not been easy for the French budget, between the rise in energy prices and the drop in purchasing power linked to...
Real-time tax credit: who are the new beneficiaries?
Good news in this inflationary period, where purchasing power is being undermined. After 2 months of delay, it is the turn of the customers of personal services companies to...
Telethon: 20 euros, 50 euros… How much does your donation cost you after taxes?
A call for your generosity. This year again, research needs you to continue its fight for children with rare diseases. The 2022 edition of the Telethon begins this Friday,...
Savings: what is the best investment to invest over 5 years?
In today's inflationary environment, beating rising prices and earning a positive real return is increasingly difficult. Although the Livret A rate is increasing (3%), the rise in prices continues....
Gas prices: should a fixed price contract be taken out?
On July 1, 2023, regulated gas sales tariffs (TRV) will disappear. Regulated gas prices were previously set by the public authorities. With their disappearance, contracts indexed to Engie's TRVs...
Inflation: the 5 meats whose price has increased the most
Inflation continues to rage mercilessly, as it has for many months now. The purchasing power of the French is suffering, and many are forced to deprive themselves to survive....
Tax return: the 5 scams to be wary of in 2023
Every time of the year its scam. The tax return is a godsend for scammers. Indeed, each year they develop new methods to rob their victims. But beyond taxes,...
Employment: 5 “dream” jobs around the world
Work is not always a chore. However, lately, more and more French people are slamming the door of the company.According to the Department of Research, Studies and Statistics (Dares),...
Taxes: is it possible to pay in cash?
Since Thursday, April 13, 2023, the tax return campaign has been accessible. It is therefore possible for you to make your declaration online, in your personal space on the...
Massive recall of rice at Lidl: here are all the departments concerned
Beware if you have recently purchased Basmati rice from Lidl. The discount brand is carrying out a massive recall of a batch of the Golden Sun brand packaged in...
Auto: why insurance per kilometer can be advantageous
Traffic jams, fuel prices, environmental awareness... The reasons for using your car less and less have been multiplying for years. In large cities, more and more city dwellers are...
Pilgrims return to Spain’s’El Camino’ paths Later pandemic
Committing to the pilgrim's route has been a source of renewal for those ready to put their lives on hold and spend days, weeks or even months crossing Spain...
Recall of eggs: a decree recommends not eating them
If you own a chicken coop and produce your own eggs, this may apply to you. On April 4, 2023, the Rhône prefecture updates one of its press releases...
Gas prices: finally good news for your energy bill in February
Finally some good news for your energy bill! Especially when we see how the year 2024 is shaping up… Salty in terms of energy prices.From February 1, a new...
TESTIMONY. I was scammed on PayPal and I didn’t realize it
PayPal, the most popular dematerialized payment platform, is in a way a victim of its own success. Indeed, PayPal account scams are increasing and complaints are numerous. The scammers...
Supermarkets: the 20 cities where Calidel has opened low-cost meat stores
According to INSEE, the month of March shows a general price increase of 5.6% over one year. Households are particularly affected by the rise in the cost of energy...
Livret A: towards a new rate hike?
Held by 55 million French people, the Livret A occupies an important place in the investments of citizens, despite a lower rate than other booklets, as explained by Capital....
Investing in new: how to be exempt from property tax?
The usufructuaries as well as the owners must pay the property tax on built property (TFPB) each year. The tax must be paid even if the accommodation is rented...
Purchasing power: the calendar of aid you can benefit from
Difficult weeks. Back to school is financially complicated for the French, with inflation which has direct consequences for their purchasing power. Added to this is the property tax -...
Electricity prices: who is affected by the 15% increase on February 1?
A new rise in a few hours. The electricity bills of the French have only been getting heavier for a few months and this is not going to improve...
Bank card: the 9 codes to choose to avoid scams
Four digits that you learn by heart. Your bank card code is a secret that you will surely take with you to your grave. You are often told to...
10 vinyl records that are worth a fortune today
Long shunned by the dematerialization of the music industry, the vinyl record has been making a strong comeback in recent years.Purist music lovers and those nostalgic for a time...
Inflation: how long will it last? Bruno Le Maire responds
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NY man sets world record for the most insect tattoos, despite not liking bugs
Michael Amoia has 864 ink tattoos and says he is 'afraid' of bugs.
A man who claims he hates bugs just broke the world record for having the most insects tattoos on...
Taxes: the verification to be done imperatively before going on vacation
Just because you're going on vacation doesn't mean you have to forget about taxes. A significant number of taxpayers still have to inform the tax authorities about their finances…...
Inflation: fruits and vegetables relatively spared
Inflation continues on its way. In April 2023, according to INSEE figures, the price increase over one year was 5.9%. Regarding food prices, the figure is much higher since...
CSG 2023 for retirees: here is your rate according to your income
The thresholds for determining your CSG rate are reviewed, as every year. For 2023, these thresholds will be raised by 1.6%, a figure which is calculated according to consumer...
Crème fraîche, ground beef, cheese… 6 products recalled at Carrefour at the moment
E. Coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella… There are many reasons for recalls and some products can be dangerous if consumed. Like all other players in the food products market, the...
Energy savings: 10 simple actions to adopt
Three competitors unite to ask the French to reduce their energy consumption. This situation may seem lunar at first sight. Yet that is what is happening now.On June 26,...
9 tips from the greatest fortunes to become (very) rich
The wealthiest 5% own 75% of the world's wealth. This is a well-known statistic. In today's environment, as more and more people struggle to make ends meet, the fascination...
Inflation on the rise: is it a good time to negotiate a rise?
Should we expect a general increase in wages? Soaring consumer prices, which are greedily eating into the woolen stockings of French women and men, could push some to (try...
Inflation: the 10 products you are paying more for right now
Fewer things in your cart, but still a hefty bill. Shopping is increasingly complicated for many households who were already struggling to make ends meet. The prices of many...
The oceans are on the verge of becoming more polluted by plastics in coming...
According to hundreds of academic studies, plastic pollution at sea has reached alarming levels. This will only continue to increase if there is no significant action taken to prevent...
Taxes: what you absolutely must do before Wednesday
Do you have doubts about your 2022 tax return? You have a few days left to correct your errors: "The online tax return correction service is open from Wednesday...
Taxes: who can benefit from a free rebate?
Like every year, time for the tax return has arrived. Since April 13, 2023, taxpayers must validate their tax form online. Time to look into the subject in detail...
Purchasing power: 8 tips to increase it in real time
More than half of French people shop to ten euros (58%), according to the latest In-Store Media barometer* relayed by BFMTV. This means that consumers who have given themselves...
Butter reminder: the brand to bring back immediately to the store
Semi-salted butter is extremely popular throughout France, even if it is mainly claimed in the west of the country... Breakfast, preparation of more elaborate dishes, or even desserts embellished...
After declaring that he would boycott the Grammys, The Weeknd has been nominated for...
After calling the Grammys "corrupt", he nominated them.
The Weeknd, pop music's biggest star, was nominated for three Grammy Awards on Tuesday despite previously declaring the ceremony "corrupt." "
The Weeknd, real-name...
Black Friday 2022: the 3 dates to remember
Tick-tock, tick-tock, it's almost time for bargains. Every year, Black Friday is awaited by many French people who hope to buy what they could not afford the rest of...
Tomato sauce recall: the 10 supermarkets concerned
Do you like concocting dishes with tomato sauce, such as spaghetti Bolognese? For this you may have purchased those items that you should not consume. Indeed, batches of tomato...
Out of stock: the 5 most affected shelves in the supermarket
Mustard, sunflower oil, flour… For the French, the year 2022 was placed under the sign of shortages. In some supermarket departments, the shelves were particularly empty, leaving a bitter...
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...
Supermarket: the 6 foods that could soon be missing from the shelves
Shelves that are gradually emptying. War in Ukraine, explosion of electricity prices, shortage of fuel... All these events have led to shortages in French supermarkets and, the bad news...
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...
Linky meter: what will have to be paid from January in the event of...
Since its launch in 2015, the Linky meter has continued to spark controversy. Considered intrusive or even dangerous by some French people, there are still 10% of old meters...
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...
Massive recall at Carrefour: the 12 products concerned
At the moment, many food products are subject to voluntary recalls by the retail giant Carrefour. The brand in question will celebrate its 63rd anniversary this year. Indeed, the...
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...
Bank card, cash… What merchants are obliged to accept
This is a situation that many of us have already experienced. Find yourself at the cash desk to pay and realize that the credit card is not accepted. We...
Large distribution: which large surface is open on Sunday?
Stores open on Sunday? The debate is still raging: if for some Sunday is a day dedicated to rest, for others the convenience of shopping in this free time...
Cheese, oil, rice… All product recalls for the week of May 15, 2023
Food recalls are sometimes caused by the suspicion of the presence, or detection, of bacteria of the genus Salmonella. According to ANSES, salmonella infections are the second leading cause...
The “found money” trick for saving large sums gradually
Put aside when you have little income, remove unnecessary expenses from your budget, save without depriving yourself... Managing a budget is not always easy. According to a study by...
Toilet flushing: 7 tips to save up to 500 euros per year
Save money around the house. Between the inflation on food products and the increase in the prices of gas and electricity, the portfolio of the French is hard hit...
Contribution to French audiovisual: how to save 138 euros in September?
It is the end ! The audiovisual license fee has not existed since August 2022, informs Ouest France, since the adoption in parliament of the amending finance bill. And...
Tax return: 3 ways to avoid paying the late penalty
The tax return campaign is now over. Since this Thursday, June 9 at midnight, if you have not yet completed your tax document, you are considered late. And who...
Reference tax income: what aid can you claim?
As the public service website explains, the reference tax income (RFR) is calculated by the tax services. It takes into account all of the income of a tax household,...
Ikea recalls Almost 160,000 Bowls, Plates, mugs Because burn Risks
Nearly 160,000 parts of dishware from Ikea are being remembered because of a potential burn risk, as stated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning note.
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...
Si, Oui Hai: Interpreting joy at the Tokyo Games
Alexandre Ponomarev answers the question, "If you mean for me to understand, I have lost count."
Count 'em. Ponomarev can speak Russian, Ukranian and English. Ponomarev can also speak Norwegian, Portuguese, Italian,...
Inflation: what to do when it’s hard to save right now?
Inflation obliges, the French and the French are struggling to put money aside. Due to the war in Ukraine, which is causing severe disruption in certain sectors of the...
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Shortage of mustard: 5 products to replace it
Our supermarkets are increasingly empty. If the shortages concern many departments, mustard is one of the most affected products. Indeed, many French people browse the stores in search of...
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System U: the 10 brands that you will no longer find on the shelves...
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Energy check in 2024: when and how to benefit from it this year?
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Ever higher prices. The French have been feeling the brunt of inflation for several months and the situation will not improve in 2023, according to the grim forecasts of...
Supermarket: the 8 products whose prices have not yet fallen
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Housing tax: who must pay it in the event of a sale?
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Father’s Day scam: the message to be wary of
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Fuel: 8 tips to save money at the gas pump
The bill at the gas station keeps jumping. Due to the constant increase in fuel prices, the car budget of motorists is exploding. According to estimates established by the...
Shortage of oil: these products that should be avoided
Restaurant owners, private individuals, manufacturers… The shortage of sunflower oil, a consequence of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, affects the entire population (Ukraine grows the majority of the sunflower consumed in...
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Tax return: here is the information you can correct online
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Taxation: the great promises of the Borne government for your taxes
They are already four to be threatened... but it is now done! Elisabeth Borne, to whom Emmanuel Macron renewed his confidence to govern the country, presented his executive team....
Bank card: 5 times when contactless payment should be deactivated
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7 figures on senior employees in companies in 2022
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Taxes 2023: the dates to know after the end of the declaration
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Bidens’ older Puppy, Champ, has Expired; German shepherd was 13
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