Supermarkets: 10 sites and applications to find discount coupons
In the field of food as elsewhere, inflation is particularly harsh for French households. For several months now, prices have been skyrocketing and it is increasingly difficult for many...
Lack of advice: how to ensure the reliability of an insurance broker
Telephone canvassing consists of a call not "explicitly" requested from a salesperson in order to sell a product or service to his interlocutor. Most of these calls relate to...
Funeral insurance: how to unlock a contract?
Funeral insurance has long remained outside the law because it can make the death of the insured covet. The Grand Ordinance of the Navy considers them "reprobate and against...
10 things from the 70s that can make you big
Back to the 70's! It was during the 1970s, in France, that certain cultural and political movements had the most opportunity to develop. How not to speak, for example,...
Savings: products that still do not protect your savings
Scarcity of raw materials, energy crisis… The war taking place on Ukrainian soil has effects on the whole of Europe. They also combine with other problems, some of which...
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...
Rest to live: from when should we worry?
Purchasing power has become the number one concern of French households. According to a poll in the Journal du Dimanche published on September 3, nearly one in two people...
What to invest every month to be a retired millionaire
Becoming a millionaire is the dream of many people. Loto, EuroMillions... While some rely on gambling to achieve this where the chances are slim, others rely on a much...
E. Leclerc, Carrefour, Lidl… What are supermarkets doing to protect your purchasing power?
The weight of the shopping cart drops. The amount on the receipt increases. For the past few months, inflation has been at the heart of French people's concerns. According...
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...
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...
Country house: 10 departments where the resale price has fallen
Buying a house is a real investment. According to Le Figaro, it would seem that the French want to move away from the cities, by having accommodation in the...
Electricity: 7 devices that unnecessarily increase your bill
In the context of 2023 inflation, households have seen their electricity bills increase significantly. To save money, it is essential to know what weighs the most on your bill....
Retail: can you pay for your shopping in installments?
FranceInfo has created its basket of food products to measure the inflation rate on 37 everyday foodstuffs. Their March 2023 publication reveals a 16.6% year-on-year increase in their basket...
Electricity bill: who is affected by the 100 euro discount from Engie?
While energy stocks are shrinking, prices keep rising. Indeed, on Sunday June 26, 2022, the leaders of TotalEnergies, EDF and Engie warned, in a joint forum published in the...
Grandchildren: tips for spoiling them without breaking the bank with taxes
How to bequeath your heritage without paying too much tax? This is a question that many French retirees ask about inheritance. For those who want to spoil their grandchildren...
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....
Savings: 8 retiree tips for supplementing your pension
63, 64, 65 years old… Retirement is the subject of heated debate in the hemicycle of the National Assembly, indicates BFMTV. The reform project has been relaunched but only...
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...
A jar of apricot jam recalled at Carrefour
With butter, jam or spread, sandwiches are a must for breakfast. Be careful, however, if you are fond of apricot jam: a batch sold at Carrefour is currently the...
Risk of Listeria: salad recalled by Leclerc and Monoprix
Sachets of salad have been recalled since Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Two sheets have been issued on the Conso Recall site for products sold throughout France by E. Leclerc...
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...
Inflation: 5 bad habits you need to get rid of to manage your budget...
According to a survey carried out for Patrimonia, one in two French people now believe that a new economic and financial crisis cannot be avoided. Households fear for their...
Leboncoin: the 5 sentences to never put in the ad
Vinted, Leboncoin… When it comes to selling (or reselling!) online, Internet users have a number of options. That being said, it is not the mere existence of a large...
Washing machines: the 12 best brands in 2022
In 2019, 2.7 million washing machines were sold in France, according to data from Statista. And no less than 92% of households whose age of the reference person was...
No Vacation for Scammers: Trending Scams for Summer 2022
It's hard to get rid of it completely. Every time you go on vacation, the risk is the same: French men and women who are not vigilant enough expose...
Portable air conditioner: what to do if you have bought one
A few days before the official start of summer, the hot weather has already returned to France. Since Tuesday June 14, 2022, France has been facing an early heat...
Electricity shortage: will we be able to use Linky against you this winter?
When Emmanuel Macron proclaimed the end of abundance, he was above all referring to the energy crisis. It is clear, in fact, that France could have the greatest difficulty...
Meat recall: 11 products to bring back to the store
Do you like to barbecue with friends on Saturday? Be careful what you eat there. Multiple meats have been subject to voluntary recalls since Monday August 22 to Friday...
Reminder of dry ham: the 4 supermarkets where to bring it back
A reminder is enough for each day. This Friday, November 4, 2022, the specialized platform Rappel Conso published the recall of a new product. These are sliced dry-cured ham...
Purchasing power law: the main measures for your portfolio
This Thursday, August 4, 2022, the second part of the package of measures in favor of purchasing power was definitively adopted by parliament after three weeks of intense debate.“Together,...
Account statement: 6 tips to check it effectively
It is a habit that is being lost more and more. However, checking your account statements is a reflex that is important to keep. This allows you to know...
Power cuts this winter: what to do during an orange alert?
We are currently witnessing the lowest nuclear availability in the history of France, according to the head of the RTE (Electricity Transport Network). Indeed, nearly 27 reactors out of...
Back to school: the price of supplies is soaring
Good news for French families: the first payment of the back-to-school allowance is expected this Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The full amount of the ARS this year ranges from...
Fuel shortage: the situation region by region
Hours of queuing, closed stations and canceled school pick-ups... For several days, France has seemed to be plagued by a fuel supply problem, which affects individuals and professionals alike.However,...
The “Planet-score”, a new indicator good for the planet in your supermarkets
Soon a green agro-economy? In any case, this is where France seems to be heading. Designed by the ITAB (Institute of Agriculture and Organic Food), the Planet-score may help...
Bank and holidays: have you thought of everything?
Julyists or Augustians? The former are gradually returning from their holidays while the latter are on their way out or are preparing to hit the road. In either case,...
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...
Passport renewal: beware of this new scam
Many are afraid of not being able to leave. And for good reason ! As Planet has already been able to explain, French women and men are struggling to...
Having trouble saving? Try the rounding trick
Saving seems like an insurmountable obstacle to you? Maybe your goals are too high. In terms of savings, it is good to find your rhythm and to go gradually:...
Bank going bankrupt: what can happen to your money?
This is a scenario that has something to worry all taxpayers. What happens, very concretely, when the bank to which you have entrusted your precious (and difficult to earn!)...
Shortage: 9 increasingly difficult dishes to cook
“A rush in the shops”. This is how the researcher at the NielsenlQ Institute, Myriam Qadi, qualifies the behavior of the French and even of the Europeans after the...
Why apples should be kept tail down
As summer approaches, your fruit basket is filled with summer scents and colors. Only here: with the heat, the fruits tend to rot more quickly, which attracts insects, including...
Heat wave: how to withstand the high heat without spending a single penny?
The mercury will soar this weekend. Météo France warns of the scorching temperatures which await most departments between Friday and Saturday; locally, they could approach 42°C. An exceptional heat...
Taxes: the departments which must complete their tax declaration before May 31
The 2021 tax filing campaign is coming to an end soon. Since April 7, 2022, French people have been required to declare their income for the previous year to...
Income taxes: this point to correct to save money
Faced with soaring prices, any economy is good to take. However, some can be done when many French people do not suspect it. Thus, while the income tax return...
“Bank run” in the United States: should we fear the same phenomenon in France?
A real wind of panic crossed the United States. On the other side of the Atlantic, the images of the endless queues in front of ticket machines have gone...
Rental investment: 10 cities where small areas are more profitable
Studio or large apartment? What should you target for a rental investment in 2022? And for what profitability? According to a study published by Meilleurs Agents on May 30,...
Dishwashers: the 9 most sustainable brands in 2022
Has the dishwasher given up the ghost? However, now is not the time... Because inflation is now attacking the household appliances in our homes. According to an INSEE study...
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...
Taxes 2022: when will refunds arrive this year?
As every year, some taxpayers will benefit from a refund from the tax administration. However, we will have to wait a little longer. Indeed, even if you are most...
Livret A: what is the new rate scheduled for August 1?
Inflation could reach 5.8% in June according to INSEE figures. Meanwhile, the purchasing power of the French continues to decline ever further. If these figures should be confirmed on...
Receipt of the tax notice: what should be done now?
Do not expect to be (already) done with taxes. Since Monday July 25, 2022, French people have just started to receive their tax notice. It is, recalls Ooreka on...
Adjustments: RSA, pensions, family allowances… The payment schedule
A glimmer of hope for the French. On Wednesday August 17, the long-awaited law on purchasing power was published in the Official Journal. It is therefore now recorded: the...
Taxes: what is this story about theft of thousands of euros?
The damage amounts to “several thousand euros”. As Capital explains on its site, these are the latest estimates from the Ministry of Economy, Finance, as well as industrial and...
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...
Inflation: the 5 supermarkets that improve your purchasing power
Soap, paste, tomato… These products are getting more and more expensive. Buying becomes more and more complicated when you know that inflation is still increasing. The French are tightening...
Death insurance: which payments should be preferred according to your age?
There is no ideal age to take out life insurance. It all depends on your goals, your projects and the specific terms of the contracts that the insurance companies...
Borrower insurance: in which cases should you turn to the competition?
From this Thursday, September 1, the conditions for changing borrower insurance will become considerably more flexible. French people who repay a mortgage will now be able to turn to...
Retirement savings: the serious flaws of the PER
"Spectacular debut"! According to Bruno Le Maire, the success of the new retirement savings plan (PER), launched three years ago, is due to its great accessibility and the tax...
Return of the cold this weekend: from what temperature should you turn on your...
We no longer know where to turn. If summer officially ends next week, the good weather has played overtime in recent days, with temperatures above 30°C in a large...
Chocolate recall: supermarkets where to bring it back
Callbacks are very common these days. Some like those of Kinder or Buitoni had been particularly noisy lately. It is therefore better to keep an eye on these procedures...
Sign on borrowed time: Go Sport, Pimkie… the 6 stores that could disappear
This Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the future of Go Sport and its 2,160 employees is at stake. The Grenoble commercial court (Isère) will have to rule on the future...
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...
Savings: do you know about whole life death insurance?
Who has never heard of life insurance? It is, in the opinion of many experts, the preferred investment of French women and men. This is not very surprising, given...
Gas shortage: how to save a lot on the bill this winter?
Are you ready for "the end of abundance"? It was Emmanuel Macron who announced it at the end of August 2022. The energy crisis in France is such that...
How to calculate your remaining life?
A simple subtraction. In theory, calculating your remaining life is not very complicated: you just need to take all of your income and subtract your fixed charges... But is...
6 tips to tell if food is expired
Despite all our efforts to avoid spoiling food, it happens that certain products are forgotten in the fridge for a while. So much so that we no longer know...
Taxes: only a few hours left to declare in these 43 departments
Tick tock. It will soon no longer be possible to declare your income for the year 2021 to the tax authorities. In most departments of France, French men and...
Cash dispenser: the 7 cases where your bank card can be swallowed
They are essential but are gradually disappearing. ATMs are becoming increasingly rare in the territory, yet the French continue to use cash. If the bank card is becoming more...
Rare coins in Spain: which are the most expensive
Barcelona, Seville, Toledo... Spain is full of jewels that attract many tourists every year. Medieval architecture, cathedrals, Arab-Muslim palaces, wild nature, the landscapes to visit are numerous and have...
Electricity bill: “There will be no catch-up” in 2023, assures Bruno Le Maire
Faced with soaring gas and electricity prices, the government has implemented a tariff shield. The objective is to limit the rise in prices to 4% throughout 2022 with an...
Product recall: dangerous rice marketed at Franprix
Main component of many popular dishes or favorite accompaniment for many: rice is very popular around the world, especially in France. Indeed, the rice museum informs us that the...
LEP: did you receive a tax email? Don’t worry, it’s not a scam
Fraudulent health insurance mail, CAF scam… The French seem to be the target of various techniques to steal money from them. According to the website Que Choisir, in the...
SNCF fares: tips for tickets at the best price
Buying your train ticket at the best price can sometimes be a headache. Indeed, for an identical journey, prices can vary dramatically and SNCF's pricing policy remains a difficult...
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...
Ice cream, rosé… These summer products that will cost you more
The summer will not be easy for the French. On July 22, 2022, the national association Rural Families warned of “a record price level” for fruits and vegetables.As indicated...
Inflation: the few products whose price is falling right now
Difficult, in full inflationary period, to save money. And yet! There are sometimes a few solutions to make the bill less heavy when it comes to checkout. Some, when...
Purchasing power: 5 tips for saving before the start of the school year
Summer is in full swing! This weekend, it is also the famous “chassé-croisé” between the Julyists and the Augustians on the roads of France. In barely a month, the...
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...
Inflation: 7 tips to recover the 510 euros you miss every month
The French and the French are pessimistic. 66% of them are convinced, in the current state of affairs, that their purchasing power will automatically decrease over the next 12...
Investment in precious metals: an effective shield against inflation?
French women and men feel it in their daily lives: their purchasing power is decreasing. The health crisis added to the geopolitical instability, in particular with the Russian-Ukrainian war,...
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,...
Inflation: 9 products that continue to see their prices increase in July
Inflation is not done with the French. According to IRI data from July 2022, its rate has increased by 6.71% in one year. That is 1.61% more compared to...
Budget: Maeva’s 8 tips to avoid emotional spending
Pandemic, war in Ukraine, inflation, drought and global warming… At the moment, the reasons to panic, to be depressed or even to be angry are, unfortunately, quite numerous.If when...
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...
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...
Buitoni, Kinder… What if you still haven’t been reimbursed?
E. coli, Salmonella: These two bacteria are now well known to the general public. In fact, in recent months, major cases of food contamination have been revealed, particularly for...
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....
Power shortages and cuts: 8 things to buy to prepare for winter
It's the end of abundance, and the demonstration is crystal clear. For several days, France has been facing a certain fuel shortage, forcing many motorists to change their habits......
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...
Inflation: should we fear a tax hike next year?
Will the 2023 tax scale jump? While latecomers (living in departments beyond number 55) only have until this Wednesday, June 8 at midnight to complete their declaration, others are...
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...
Electricity: how to be alerted to possible power cuts this winter?
Will the “sobriety meeting” of the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, be possible this winter? The Head of State asked the French a few days ago to reduce...
Current account, booklet A, LDDS… How much should you leave on your different accounts?
In France, several possibilities are available to individuals who wish to invest, save or simply spend their money. In any bank, you can benefit from the opening of a...
Supermarkets: 7 products that you pay more for… without necessarily knowing it
The inflationary wave is eating away at the purchasing power of French women and men. Some may be trying to reassure themselves after the slight decline observed in August,...
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...
Ice cream recall: the list of the 9 points of sale concerned
Summer has not yet officially started and France has already faced its first heat wave of the year. Among the means used by the French to cool off, we...
Insurance: 5 phantom expenses to eliminate
In the face of inflation, every detail counts. That's the mantra of 60 million consumers in the latest issue of its magazine, entitled "Find purchasing power, winning solutions".Among its...
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...
Buying a second home: the average budget, region by region
To strengthen your heritage, ensure a retirement in the sun or reunite the family... Everyone has their own reason for buying a second home. In 2017, France (excluding Mayotte)...
Thermal colanders: 140,000 properties soon to be banned from rental?
France has 5.2 million thermal strainers among the 30 million main residences, according to the National Observatory for Energy Renovation (ONRE). This represents 17% of the stock of main...
TV license fee: what to do if you have already paid the tax
The least that can be said of Emmanuel Macron is that he likes to abolish taxes. After the housing tax on the main residence, on which the executive is...
Bank cards: what guarantees of assistance and insurance during your holidays?
Delay of a plane, a train or even hospitalization, unforeseen events can unfortunately spoil the holidays of many people during this summer period. It is good to know that...
Inflation: the 12 products whose price has increased the most in supermarkets
Inflation has been climbing steadily for many months now. War in Ukraine, strikes, drought, fuel shortages, rising energy prices: the factors contributing to this ever-increasing price are many and...
Covid travel insurance: in which country is it compulsory this summer?
This is the other detail that should not be forgotten before leaving. Many holidaymakers have already planned their destination for this summer. Some, it is a certainty, will leave...
Inflation: 9 products to replace meat in the supermarket
Fewer fresh products and more promotions. More and more consumers are changing their habits at the supermarket and adapting to rising prices to save money. According to the latest...
Supermarket: ranking of the best home delivery services
More practical and less restrictive, home deliveries are advantageous for its customers. Say goodbye to trips and long queues at the checkout… These save time.The giant Amazon has diversified...
ATM: the new scam that is rampant in France
You can never be too careful when withdrawing money. As you know, scammers love to distract you when you're at the cash machine, in order to steal your bank...
Retirement: how to ensure the best pension in 2022?
Inflation obliges, the French and the French are struggling to put money aside. Worse ! When they get there, they often realize that the products they used to subscribe...
Supermarket: how can my till receipt bring me money?
At the supermarket checkout, there are two schools: those who religiously keep all their receipts, and those who throw them away before they even arrive in the store's car...
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...
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,...
Linky: at what time does the meter communicate?
The least we can say is that it leaves no one indifferent. The Linky meter, which has established itself in most homes in France, has long been the subject...
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...
Why your home insurance premium may increase
Are you paying too much? For the time being, explains TF1 on its information site, owners have reason to rub their hands: home insurance prices are falling sharply and...
8 things to always read on your bank statement
You receive it every month without necessarily paying attention to it: the bank statement. If it is now very easy to track expenses and income thanks to mobile applications...
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...
Real estate: 10 European countries where to buy right now
Gain in purchasing power, in square meters but also to change life, landscape... There are many reasons for moving abroad and many people want to take the plunge. According...
RSA reform: what could change this summer
Transform the active solidarity income into activity income. This Emmanuel Macron project caused a stir when he unveiled it during the presidential election campaign. The President of the Republic...
Fuel shortage: the pessimistic scenario for the next few days
The subject has been hot for almost two weeks now. In the four corners of France, it is the turmoil for motorists who are trying, in vain, to fill...
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...
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,...
Inflation: when will we get out of it?
Since the Covid-19 crisis and the rise in prices at the end of confinement, inflation has gradually taken hold. Supported by the closure of certain countries, such as China,...
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”...
Recall of Lidl yogurts: the 55 cities concerned
Look carefully at the contents of your refrigerator. Recalls have multiplied in recent days and few supermarkets have escaped them. After Carrefour and Système U, it is now Lidl...
7 items to buy now to sell for more later
It's no secret that times are tough. The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) confirmed the increase in inflation to 6.1% over one year in July 2022....
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...
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....
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...
Linky meter: who has the right to refuse the device?
Rising electricity bills, fire outbreaks, environmental concerns or invasion of privacy... There are many reasons, valid or not, that lead some users to refuse the installation of the Linky...
Purchasing power: the supermarket offers to take advantage of right now
The sales receipt is soaring: for several months, all consumer products have been experiencing unprecedented inflation.According to the IRI institute, inflation over one year has reached a vertiginous peak:...
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...
5 unusual ways to earn money without working
490 euro. This is the amount, per month, that French households believe they lack to live decently, according to the latest Cofidis and CSA Research survey* on the financial...
Works: the solutions to carry them out
Do you want a magnificent terrace, a new kitchen or a bigger bedroom? Whatever your renovation or development projects in your home, the work loan is the ideal solution...
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...
Massive four-quarter recall: the supermarkets concerned
Do you usually enjoy a pound cake at 4 p.m.? Be careful ! Brands voluntarily recalled such items between Wednesday August 3 and Friday August 5, 2022.The reason behind...
Family caregivers: discover your rights and your new helpers!
Helping a loved one, a member of his family who is losing his autonomy following an illness, an operation, an accident is not easy. Far from it... Lack of...
7 supermarket tricks to make you spend more
Food is one of the biggest family expenses. So much so that shopping at the supermarket can really break through the household budget... All the more so in the...
Loto draw: the numbers that come out most often
Your children's birthday, your favorite number or even a combination checked at random: everyone has their own way of filling out their Lotto grid. While some prefer to rely...
Shortage of mustard: when will it return to supermarkets?
Supermarkets have been out of mustard stock for several months now, but good news for lovers of this condiment. Production is “very good” this year,” explains Fabrice Guenin, president...
Supermarket: 5 “vintage” behaviors to adopt to save money
To live better, should we live... the old way? The IRI Institute, which analyzes consumer data on a large scale, found in its latest report a return to the...
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...
Employment: professions whose salary will increase in 2023
With inflation soaring, raising wages seems to be a necessity. According to a study by the Alixio Group, reported by BFMTV, organizations no longer have a choice at this...
Inflation: should you favor your Livret A or your life insurance?
Will save, will not save? In times of inflation, it can be particularly difficult to save money. Prices are rising steadily, both at the supermarket and at the pump,...
Succession: what could change for gifts to your grandchildren
Facilitate donations and review the tax reduction ceilings on transmissions. It is a campaign proposal by Emmanuel Macron that the President of the Republic intends to honor during his...
Shortage, inflation… 7 products threatened by drought
Summer is not here yet, but the heat wave is already waiting for us. It had been announced for a few days, a record heat wave on our territory...
Taxes: when will you be reimbursed this year?
You thought you were done with taxes? Unfortunately, that's not quite the case. Fortunately, the news that awaits you now is known… and, for the most part, it is...
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:...
Electricity shortage this winter: the 10 departments where it will be cut first
The “energy sobriety” desired by Emmanuel Macron, sufficient to compensate for the electricity deficit this winter? While 32 of the 56 nuclear reactors in the EDF fleet are shut...
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...
Massive recall of turkey cutlets: the 10 supermarkets concerned
The list of recalled products welcomes a new arrival. This time, several trays of turkey cutlets are subject to a voluntary recall procedure. The cause: “the suspicion of the...
New gas and electricity prices: the bill that awaits you depending on your situation
The note is likely to be salty this winter. Faced with the energy crisis, the rise in gas and electricity prices is inevitable, and its repercussions on the wallets...
Energy crisis: departments where electricity consumption is rather high
If since the end of September, the fuel crisis has been at the heart of the concerns of the French, it is all energies that are under tension.Whether in...
Social aid: the 3 benefits that should increase in 2023
The Social Security financing bill (PLFSS) has been at the heart of many debates for the past few days. With the PLF (Finance Bill), each year it sets the...
Linky meter and energy crisis: the announcement of Enedis
"If everyone plays their role", everything will be fine, said Emmanuel Macron. “There is a tension, we have seen it for several months, life is more expensive. And so...
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...
Fuel shortage: the list of priority trades in certain gas stations
Panic at the pump. Many motorists have difficulty refueling. And for good reason: for ten days, employees of Total gas stations have been on strike for their wages. Faced...
Bank account: the 5 innovations that will change your life
Pay with your smartphone, make an instant transfer, check your account balance in real time... Technology has changed the way we spend, save and manage money.Aude Fredouelle, deputy editor-in-chief...
TESTIMONY. My 5 tips for making meals for less than 2 euros
Jade, 20, is a college student who lives on a tight budget every month. Passionate about cooking, she enjoys creating recipes at low prices to continue to have fun...
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...
Sofica, Girardin… these lesser-known investments that dodge tax
Are we paying too much tax in France? This is obviously the opinion of French men and women… or, at the very least, of a majority of them. As...
Drought: 8 foods that could well disappear from our plates
What if global warming and drought totally upset our diet? The question arises more than ever in this summer of 2022. The drought we are going through would indeed...
The jobs you had to do this year to be (very) well paid
Do you belong to the very closed club of the highest paid French people? In June 2022, the Observatory of Inequalities published a composite portrait of well-to-do France, the...
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...
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...
Taxes: in which case can one be entitled to a refund?
French women and men who are entitled to a refund from the tax authorities will soon be able to recover their money. But why can they claim it?No, you...
Livret A: what increase awaits you in August?
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...
Linky meter: the new commissioning tariffs for 2023
Since its appearance, the Linky counter has caused a lot of ink to flow. This smart meter is indeed considered too intrusive by a significant number of network users....
LEP: why you really have to open one in July
Everyone knows the Livret A. It is, by far perhaps, one of the favorite investments of French women and men. Its only known competitor, whose prominence was recently explained...
Solidarity tax on wealth: what is this new tax that has appeared in Spain?
"A dose of social justice". This is the will of the government across the Pyrenees according to Budget Minister Maria Jesus Montero, after Spain announced a tax reform including,...
Real estate: the 7 cities where prices are falling the most right now
The price per square meter is falling in France, and should continue to do so in the coming months. This trend could be explained by the tightening of credit...
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...
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...
Engie, EDF, Total: the “bonuses” planned for energy-efficient customers this winter
A 10% reduction in energy consumption. This is the sine qua non condition to avoid cuts this winter, according to government calculations.To deal with the crisis that threatens 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...
Taxation: with the new scale, what difference on the tax sheet?
The scale increases, the taxes decrease. While inflation rages on the territory, the French are losing more and more purchasing power. Faced with this situation, the government has already...
Promotions 2 1 free: is it still worth it?
There is no small economy. In the supermarket, promotions are legion and often catch the eye with their red inscriptions in capital letters. Only here: not all offers are...
Funeral insurance: 6 key points to know before subscribing
Whether you want to relieve your family of the financial burden that your funeral will represent, or relieve them of their organization while ensuring that your last wishes are...
Income tax: the dates to know after the end of the declaration campaign
You thought you were done with taxes? Think again ! After last year's tax return campaign, it's time - like every year! - expect a series of new tax...
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...
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...
Livret A: your money in danger
The booklet A is the investment par excellence of the good father. Its rate of return, its guarantee on the paid-in capital and the availability of the sums invested...
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...
How to be well insured to go on summer vacation?
The tickets are booked, the accommodation is rented and the suitcases are almost packed. Everything seems ready for the departure on vacation which should not be long. However, there...
Tax return: here is the information you can correct online
Good news if you think you need to correct your tax return: since August 3, the government has offered the possibility of making corrections online. If you wish to...
Inflation: breakfast products that cost more and more
Milk and cereals for the children, rusks, butter and coffee for the grown-ups… Breakfast would be “the most important meal of the day”, because it would provide the energy...
Funeral insurance: is there an age limit?
There are two types of contract. Capital funeral insurance where you build up capital which, on your death, will be paid to the beneficiary(ies) designated in the contract. This...
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...
Taxes 2022: will you have to pay the exceptional contribution on high incomes?
The exceptional contribution on high incomes (CEHR) is payable by certain taxpayers, around 20,000, depending on their reference tax income. Introduced by Nicolas Sarkozy in the aftermath of the...
Supermarket: the 16 brands that are still popular despite inflation
It's a word that we hear wrongly and through these last few months: inflation. What does that really mean, exactly? In the words of the European Central Bank: “We...
Credit card in the washing machine: what to do?
"Oh no, but what a fool!" This could be your reaction, after discovering your credit card in the washing machine, when hanging out the laundry. If you can for...
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...
Linky meter that trips: 5 tips to fix it
In 2023, more than 92% of French households will be equipped with a Linky meter. Fires, espionage, waves, explosion of the invoice... Rumors and fantasies around the yellow anise...
Livret A: rate, amount, ceiling and interest on the savings account
Created in 1818, the oldest savings product available in France, the Livret A is a remunerated and regulated savings account. The interest rate, as well as the maximum deposit...
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...
School supplies: when is the best time to buy them?
For many French people, the holidays are in full swing. However, in less than a month, on Thursday September 1, 2022, schoolchildren, college and high school students will return...
7 VHS tapes that can pay you big
Almost any collection can make money. Many, in fact, are enthusiasts ready to spend thousands and cents to get their hands on one of the precious copies which, at...
Fuel prices: here’s how to pay 1.50 euros for a liter of gasoline
1.50 euros per liter of fuel… A price that motorists in France have not seen for a very long time. And yet! Since Thursday, August 31, it is possible...
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...
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...
Shortage of mustard: 6,000 euros for two pots, really?
This is an announcement that has aroused the anger of Internet users. Two 850-gram jars of mustard for 6,000 euros, and you'll even get the little one offered for...
What to do to turn your small parts into a voucher
Who has never kept small pieces without really knowing what to do with them? They have the unfortunate tendency to weigh down the wallet without ever being particularly useful,...
Choosing your home insurance: why is it so important?
The purpose of home insurance is to reduce or eliminate expenses due to unforeseen events that may occur to the structure of your home and the various items within...
Weekend of August 15: 5 round-trip plane tickets under 200 euros
Shorter distance, shorter time, cheaper. Here's what French women and men's summer holidays will look like this year, as franceinfo points out. In the columns of our colleagues, Sandra...
Product recalls at Carrefour: all the products to bring back at the moment
Do you usually do your shopping at Carrefour? Pay attention ! Various products have been recalled by the retail brand. In question: the presence of Listeria, alkaloids, labeling errors...
Bitcoin, Ethereum… What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a new kind of investment. Faced with inflation, more and more people are turning to this investment to invest their savings. Franck Fargerelle, wealth advisor and general...
Life insurance: why you might soon be rubbing your hands
Savings seem to be doing well in this period of inflationary crisis. Holders of Livret A - or other comparable regulated products such as the Livret de développement durable...
Bank card: these benefits you don’t know about
Retirement card, payment card… The bank card has become an indispensable tool in our society. The use of its "contactless payment" function even soared with the health crisis linked...
Housing tax: who must pay it in the event of a sale?
The housing tax on main residences is bowing out. While only the wealthiest households still pay this local tax, its definitive abolition will be effective from 2023. If you...
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...
Energy saving: 7 tips inspired by monks
What is life as a monk really like? In France, it is estimated that there are about 4000 monks. These men of faith live, most of the time, secluded...
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...
Taxes 2023: the 4 steps of the tax return
Have you thought about declaring your income? Do not panic, you have until the end of May or the beginning of June – depending on your department of residence...
Contaminated barbecue meat: the supermarkets where it should be brought back
The sky is blue, the sun is shining, the barbecue season is finally on. What better way to enjoy the good weather than a good meal with family or...
Recall of chocolate mousse: which supermarkets are affected?
Do you have kids who love snacks, or is chocolate your indulgence? Attention ! The chocolate mousse in your fridge could well harm you... Chocolate mousses from the Marie...
Cash payment: 7 cases where it can be refused
Euro banknotes and coins are the only means of payment that cannot be refused at a merchant. However, since the beginning of the health crisis, some retailers have wrongly...
Massive recall of barbecue meats: the 7 supermarkets concerned
The sky is blue, the sun is shining, the barbecue season is finally on. What better way to enjoy the good weather than a good meal with family or...
French median wealth higher than in Germany or the United States?
While purchasing power has been falling sharply for several months, the wealth of the French has increased sharply in 2021. In its annual Global Wealth Report published on Tuesday...
PER: cases where you should not open one
The PER (Retirement Savings Plan) is a savings product implemented by the government since 2019. Its objective is to improve the conditions of contributors at the time of their...
Electricity: the right things to do until 2024
A tense winter? The question of a generalized blackout in the coming months arises in France, because the country could lack electricity during the coldest periods. Prices at their...
Electricity bill: a retiree must pay 4,300 euros to EDF
A staggering bill. A resident of Draguignan (Var) had a very bad surprise at the end of last year, when she received her last bill for 2021. Laure Beizan,...
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,...
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...
E.Coli: several cheeses are recalled in these 8 supermarkets
Raclette, tartiflette, Savoyard fondue… The favorite season of all cheese fans has begun. However, it is common for recall procedures to spoil the party. Especially since they are relatively...
Water, telephone, electricity… 9 aids to help you pay your bills
In 2022, 60% of French households will be affected by inflation, according to a study by the French Observatory of Economic Conditions (OFCE) published last March. Since then, the...
Taxes: the tax authorities reimburse 13 million taxpayers, are you concerned?
While the French have been starting to receive their tax notice for a few days, the ministry responsible for public accounts has taken stock of this 2022 campaign. As...
Retirement savings: how does the new “My retirement savings contracts” service work?
No more hunting for forgotten contracts. A new completely free online service has been launched to allow French men and women to easily find all the supplementary retirement savings...
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...
Income tax 2023: the new levy thresholds to know
Faced with galloping inflation, and in accordance with the finance bill 2023 adopted by 49.3 on October 19, the executive is implementing a revaluation of the income tax scale...
Going on vacation: 25 appliances to unplug to reduce the electricity bill
Going on vacation requires organization. Find a place to stay, organize the trip, pack the suitcases, refuel... But also prepare to leave home.The pets to keep, the food reserves...
Social minima: how do you know if you are eligible?
The start of the new school year is (very) fast approaching... and it brings with it some boosts! In September, it is indeed the time of many bonuses, aids...
Development tax: the new amounts revealed
Upgrading your home is going to cost you more. The French who are lucky enough to have a garden know that it requires maintenance when you want to take...
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...
Cheeses, sweets… All the products recalled at Carrefour at the moment
A reminder is enough for each day. Listeria monocytogenes, foreign bodies, E.Coli... There are many reasons that can lead a distributor to withdraw a product from the shelves. Since...
Taxes: the reasons why the tax authorities will pay you money in 2023
In January, in August, in October… Do you notice any impromptu transfers from the General Directorate of Public Finance (DGFiP)? During the year, several reasons can explain these sometimes...
Taxes: do you have to declare income received in error?
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Spice recall: all affected regions
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Property tax: how to pay it monthly?
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Massive sausage recall: the 6 supermarkets concerned
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Does money bring happiness ? Huge question. Still, it allows at least to pay the bills, eat enough and sleep under a roof. But in a world where everything...
Salary increase: the alternatives that your boss could offer you
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An ever-increasing amount at the supermarket checkout. Inflation continues to plague the daily lives of the French, particularly during this back-to-school period, when large expenses are increasing. Tightening your...
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Anti-inflation basket: in which supermarkets will it be available?
The year 2022 has been merciless with the purchasing power of French women and men. According to INSEE figures, inflation reached 5.2% on average over the year as a...
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