How long does it take to unlock life insurance?
It is, without a doubt, one of the favorite investments of savers. The success of life insurance is not surprising: it had everything to seduce French men and women,...
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...
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...
RTT: how much can you expect to earn, exactly?
No salary increase provided for under the Purchasing Power Act. The text, adopted by deputies and senators at the beginning of August after long weeks of parliamentary debate, includes...
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...
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...
Drought: 6 foods that could well disappear from our plates
2022, the record year for drought. It would even be "the most serious ever recorded" in France, according to a recent communication from Matignon.In mainland France, 93 out of...
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...
The popular holiday scam: watch out for this fake SMS!
This is a known modus operandi, but one that could easily surprise holidaymakers. And for good reason ! In 2022, the scammers have decided not to take a vacation....
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...
What are the activities concerned by the Cesu?
If you find yourself wanting to hire a gardener to spruce up your outdoor plants, the "universal service employment voucher" is a good way to simplify the process. Indeed,...
Out of stock this summer: the list of products concerned
Summer shortages follow one another. Since the beginning of the summer, more and more products have been out of stock, and some shelves in our supermarkets are emptying at...
New back-to-school bonus: who will benefit?
Soon 100 euros bonus? The government announced in June 2022 that aid would be paid to recipients of social minima. While Parliament adopted a bill on purchasing power on...
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...
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...
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...
SNCF fares: the right plan for free train travel
Tired of seeing the prices of train tickets increase inexorably? The Kidygo site could interest you and considerably reduce the cost of your SNCF journeys. The principle: parents pay...
Savings: why will it soon be time to open a PEL?
Bad time for savings? It is clear that inflation, whose increase is estimated at 6.1% over one year in July 2022 as La Tribune reminds us, tends to eat...
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,...
Lidl: this low-cost food processor back from August 4
Lidl's famous kitchen robot is back on the shelves of the low-cost brand this Thursday, August 4. As reported by Les Numériques, Lidl's Silvercrest pastry robot is again on...
Employee savings: what to think about doing before December of this year
He intends to establish himself as the president of purchasing power. At the end of a first mandate where he had been nicknamed “president of the rich”, Emmanuel Macron...
Mortgage: interest rates continue to soar, what to expect for the start of the...
Bad times for buyers in the real estate market. Interest rates have been climbing steadily for several months. Average loan rates reached 1.68% in July 2022, a record since...
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...
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...
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,...
Listeria: a batch of ham recalled in store
Do you like to eat ham and butter sandwiches for lunch? Be careful ! A ham has been the subject of a voluntary recall since Tuesday August 2, 2022...
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...
Property tax: amount, date of payment… All you need to know about local tax
The property tax will increase again in 2022. But for some much more than for others. The FSL firm estimated the tax increase at 1.9% nationally. Marseille, for example,...
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...
SNCF prices: this region offers decreasing prices for the over 60s
The Occitanie Region is multiplying the offers for train users. On the occasion of the reopening of the Avignon - Pont-Saint-Esprit railway line after 50 years of interruption, it...
Purchasing power: 40 cheaper fruits and vegetables in August
Pasta, coffee and essence don't seem to be the only products whose market value has increased tenfold over the year. The cost of certain parapharmaceuticals has also increased considerably....
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...
Disappearance of Géant-Casino: the famous hypermarkets change their names
A new name for a new beginning. With more than 11,500 stores spread throughout the world, the Casino group holds a solid place in the retail sector. In France,...
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...
Swimming pool: what tax increase should we expect after construction?
After a violent heat wave, France should again face a heat wave in August 2022. Faced with this, some will again choose the swimming pool. Why deprive yourself, once...
Géant-Casino supermarkets are transformed into a Casino
With more than 11,500 stores across France and 30.5 billion euros in consolidated turnover in 2021, the Géant-Casino group holds a solid place in the retail sector. But the...
Recall of Häagen-Dazs ice cream: the supermarkets where you have to bring them back
Do you love finishing your meal with ice cream? Be careful ! Ice cream from the Häagen-Dazs brand has been the subject of a voluntary recall throughout France since...
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...
15% in one year: these products that you pay more for in pharmacies
In the pharmaceutical sector of non-prescription and parapharmaceutical products, prices have increased for two years. Audrey Lecoq, Founder of Pharmazon, wholesaler in this field since 2021, in the columns...
Breaking up in love: the 9 most common reasons in 2022
The couple does not always seem to be a long calm river. Sometimes the romantic relationship does not work, or no longer.Family, work or money… Can affect your relationship...
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...
In this brand, your toll tickets bring you vouchers
Some supermarket brands have decided to mobilize on the occasion of this crossover weekend. If Leclerc renews its "fuel at cost" operation between Thursday July 28 and Saturday July...
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...
Recall of nuggets: the 7 supermarkets concerned
With ketchup, mayonnaise or barbecue sauce, nuggets with a few fries are an ideal meal to please young and old alike without wasting too much time in the kitchen.These...
Géant-Casino supermarkets will change their identity
With more than 11,500 stores across France and 30.5 billion euros in consolidated turnover in 2021, the Géant-Casino group holds a solid place in the retail sector. But the...
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...
Electricity: do we know how much we will have to pay this winter?
The Prime Minister intends to renationalise EDF 100%. The operation, explains La Dépêche, aims to allow the State better control of its energy policy. As the economist Philippe Crevel...
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,...
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...
Real estate: these cities where investing in a flatshare is the most profitable
For students but also for young working people, shared accommodation is a housing solution that appeals to many people. This makes it possible to live in a larger property...
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...
Purchasing power: the 30-day rule to save as much as possible in a month
Save 20% of your income, set aside three months' salary, multiply investments... When it comes to finances, these adages are far from realistic for everyone.The important thing, as financial...
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...
Life insurance: why some might be rubbing their hands
Savings back in favor? Holders of Livret A - or other comparable regulated products such as the Livret de développement durable et solidaire (LDDS) or the Livret d'Epargne Populaire...
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...
Massive recall of crisps: the list of products concerned
Do you usually open a packet of chips or tortillas for an aperitif? Take care! Some of these foodstuffs have been voluntarily recalled since Tuesday July 26 and Wednesday...
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...
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: 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...
Fuel: a weekend at cost price at E.Leclerc
Now is the perfect time to fill up! The president of the strategic committee of the Leclerc centers, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, confirmed on franceinfo, an operation at cost price for...
Suspicion of Listeria: a cheese recalled at Intermarché
A cheese recently sold in several Intermarché in the territory is the subject of a new recall procedure.The cause ? Analyzes revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, an agent...
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...
Listeria: potentially contaminated ham recalled by Carrefour
Beware ham consumers. Carrefour is currently recalling one of its products contaminated with listeria, indicates Rappel Conso, the government site for dangerous product alerts.This is dry-cured ham from the...
End of receipts: pitfalls to avoid
The countdown begins. This is the end of receipts by default. From January 1, 2023, all traders will have to comply with the law: it will be forbidden in...
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...
Reminder: presence of salmonella in pork skewers
Do you like to prepare skewers for your barbecues? Be careful ! A batch of Grillo Party brand skewers has been voluntarily recalled since Friday, July 22, 2022.Why is...
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...
Purchasing power law: what does the article say about “termination in 3 clicks”?
With inflation hitting France for a few weeks already, purchasing power is at the heart of many discussions. Starting with those of the deputies. The bill concerning purchasing power...
Mortgage rate up in July 2022: households increasingly impacted
Indeed, the average rate was 1.52% in June 2022 against 1.39% the previous month, reports BFM TV, citing information from the Crédit Logement CSA observatory. This phenomenon is particularly...
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...
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...
25 DVDs that are selling at very high prices
Your attic holds potential treasures. Bargain hunters know it well! A good flea market is an opportunity to chain good deals when you are buyers. On the side of...
The tax increase that hides (perhaps) behind the abolition of the TV license fee
How much will the abolition of the contribution to public broadcasting cost? The president, then still a candidate for his own succession, undertook to put an end to this...
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...
Roast beef recall: all supermarkets concerned
Supermarket alert. Two batches of cooked roast beef sold by the cut, marketed in various stores across France, are currently subject to a recall. The cause ? Suspicion of...
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),...
Linky meter: refusal procedure, deployment, risks… All you need to know
At the heart of more than one controversy, Enedis' green box is gradually replacing traditional meters. It is a project already several years old which is not limited to...
RTT: what changes on the side of your leave
The presidential majority has been clear: it intends to fight for the purchasing power of French women and men. According to the party of the President of the Republic,...
How much should you put on your booklet A to earn 50, 100, 200,...
They have enough to rub their hands. Long-awaited, the revaluation of the yield rate of the Livret A has finally been confirmed by the Minister of Economy, Finance, Economic...
Compotes in a gourd: this product for children contains more sugar than Coke
Some canteen compotes are said to contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. This is revealed by the Association of British Dentists, in a press release published on July 8, 2022....
Product recall: smoked sausages contaminated with Listeria
Be vigilant the next time you set foot under the table: a batch of smoked sausages, specifically gendarmes, are subject to a recall. This is the meat sold in...
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...
Purchasing power: the 20 branded products most affected by inflation
Economists, like households, have only had one word in their mouths since the start of the year: inflation. "We speak of inflation when prices increase overall, and not just...
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...
Real estate: this new obligation for owners from September 1
From September 1, 2022, sellers of real estate classified F or G in the energy performance diagnosis (DPE) will be required to provide an energy audit to buyers, indicates...
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: 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...
Recall of dangerous insect traps: all stores concerned
The heat wave of July 18 will not have spared any region of France. When it's this hot, you can also count on mosquitoes to come, even more, to...
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...
Property tax: this is the year you should be afraid of
It is a tax that concerns some 32 million taxpayers. The property tax, which the Head of State has not promised to abolish, unlike the housing tax, is therefore...
Livret A at 6% in 1985: could the scenario happen again?
Will they find their favorite savings product? French women and men, who have a very singular affection for the Livret A, could well start putting money aside again, despite...
Product recall: these Barilla lasagna noodles must be returned to the store by allergy...
Open your cupboards: they may contain food that is unfit for consumption or even dangerous to your health. Flour, ice cream, sweets or even minced meat, in recent days,...
Recall: an unauthorized GMO in Lucky Boat rice
Do you like to accompany your favorite dishes with a good dose of rice? Be careful ! A sachet has been voluntarily recalled since Monday July 18, 2022. The...
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...
Supermarket: lighting, temperature… What will change the energy sobriety plan?
"Collectively return to a logic of sobriety". This is Emmanuel Macron's new mantra, according to his July 14 interview during which he explained that the state was putting in...
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...
Livret A: its rate will double in August
It was an anticipated announcement. During an interview with Le Parisien on July 14, 2022, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, confirmed the good news. The Livret A...
Product recall: Barilla brand lasagna noodles to bring back to the store
Open your cupboards: they may contain food that is unfit for consumption or even dangerous to your health. Flour, ice cream, sweets or even minced meat, in recent days,...
Property tax: price, date of payment… All you need to know about local tax
The property tax will explode in many cities in 2022. 16.5% in Marseille, 13.3% in Tours, or 12.6% in Strasbourg! A real blow for many owners already faced, like...
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...
Holidays: why the price of ice cream is increasing?
Summer vacation 2022 could cost more than usual. With the good weather, it is difficult to resist a good ice cream, especially with the strong heat and heatwaves. Flagship...
Summer holidays: do parents have priority over single people?
Duration, schedule, priority of certain employees... How does paid leave really work, exactly? Can you take your vacation whenever you want? Is there a maximum number of days? Do...
5 tips to reduce your taxes thanks to real estate
There are many real estate devices to reduce your tax. So much so that rental investment is one of the most profitable investments today.For the nine, one of the...
Product recall: a batch of minced meat potentially contaminated with E. coli
Each day is enough to remember. This Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the specialized platform Rappel Conso reported a voluntary recall of a batch of minced meat throughout France following...
Smic, Livret A, pensions … All revaluations confirmed for next month
Day after day, the French continue to feel this weight which weighs ever more heavily above their purchasing power: inflation. The health crisis added to the geopolitical instability, in...
Which swimming pool to not pay tax?
Heat wave alert. From Monday July 11, 2022 to Sunday July 17 of the same year, a “huge heat dome” settled over the Maghreb and all or part of...
Mass recall of eggs: all products concerned
Poached, hard-boiled, boiled... There are many ways to consume eggs. It is an essential ingredient to always have in your kitchen. Quiches, cakes or pancakes, all these recipes are...
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...
Massive recall of Purina One kibbles which would have caused the death of many...
Several batches of Purina One brand cat food have been recalled since July 8, 2022. These products are accused by certain associations of being the cause of vomiting and...
Purchasing power: what aid will you (perhaps) soon no longer be entitled to?
It would be a question of thinking about the after. For months now, French people have been facing growing inflation. This is constantly accelerating, indicates Ouest-France on its site,...
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,...
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...
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...
8 types of leave you didn’t know existed
Maternity, sick or sabbatical child leave... French laws offer different ways of taking rest days. Whether it is to help a loved one, to set up a personal or...
Product recall: Adélie ice cream to bring back to the store
Do you like to eat ice cream for dessert or for a snack in the summer? Be careful, you may well have purchased batches of Adélie Colosse ice cream,...
Faulty Linky meter: how much does it cost to have it replaced?
The Linky meter is present in almost all homes in France. In circulation since 2015, it will soon have replaced all the electricity meters of the old generation of...
Bank card: 5 points to check before the holidays
The end of the school year rhymes with the first big departures on vacation. On this occasion, the Centrepresse.fr newspaper has compiled a list of recommendations to take before...
Mass recall of eggs: all products affected
Boiled, scrambled or fried… There are many ways to cook eggs. This allows you to enjoy the benefits of this food while varying the pleasures. Also and in general,...
What should be calculated for a good mortgage?
Before you start contacting an agency to begin the process of finding a property, you must define your borrowing capacity. This is indeed an important element for obtaining a...
“Ultra-processed” foods: 17 products whose ingredient list should be read
The contents of your shopping cart are not always good for you. When you're wandering through the shelves of the supermarket, you may not have time to check the...
Toll prices: towards a discount granted by motorway companies this summer?
This summer, 80% of French people will take the car to go on vacation. In addition to fuel prices, which are still very high, the price of tolls has...
Survivor’s pension: pay attention to the combination of employment and retirement to avoid unpleasant...
Combining employment and retirement can increase your income. But beware, this can also deprive you of a survivor's pension. Paid by the basic schemes for employees, the self-employed and...
Product recall: a batch of flour recalled in store
Rye flour, like all other flours, can be prone to mold and fungus. It is then necessary to check that the flours used are free of these parasites... This...
TESTIMONY. My tips for selling my clothes well on Vinted
A dress that's too small, a sweater that you don't wear anymore, a pair of shoes that you've only worn once... Your closet is full of things that you...
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...
Recall of Häagen-Dazs ice cream: the supermarkets concerned
Strawberry or lemon, vanilla or chocolate, 61% of French people consider ice cream to be their favorite dessert, according to a TNS Direct study for the Syndicate of industrial...
Retirement: are overtime hours counted in the calculation of the pension?
Do you know how the amount of your retirement pension is calculated? For many French people, this is a trick question – or, at the very least, a glue....
Product recall: mozzarella potentially contaminated with Listeria
A starter with the flavors and colors of Italy. What could be more summery than a mozzarella di bufala, or even a burrata di bufala delicately placed on a...
Vinted: why some of your articles are deleted
Summer is setting in and, for many, it's an opportunity to do some sorting. Why, then, not monetize this kind of otherwise boring moment? By salvaging some of the...
Product recall: milk packs recalled in store
Have you bought milk recently? Check that it is not affected by the latest product recall before consuming it. On Wednesday July 6, 2022, the specialized site Rappel Conso...
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...
Supermarket: 7 products affected by inflation to buy first price
Prices go up, purchasing power goes down. This situation has persisted for several weeks now and it weighs more and more heavily on household bank accounts. Shopping, refueling or...
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....
Inflation: where to invest your savings intelligently?
With Mon Petit Placement, there are no more endless appointments with your banker, no more incomprehensible jargon and inaccessible financial products. Thanks to this French company, you can invest...
Vinted: what recourse if the package is not sent?
In the world of Vinted, it can happen that all is not always rosy. While many of the users are benevolent and caring, there are exceptions. Indeed, some sellers...
Succession: what is the limitation period?
It was one of the most striking subjects of the pre-presidential election. For a long time, the succession fascinated the French so much so that almost all the candidates...
Product recall: Burrata potentially contaminated with Listeria
A starter with the flavors and colors of Italy. What could be more summery than a burrata di bufala delicately placed on a bed of fresh tomatoes and basil?...
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...
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...
Euros and rare cents: the coins to look for during your holidays
It's hard to deny the value of a coin. Even when it is not current in the country where you are, it can most of the time be converted...
Product recall: salmonella detected in sausages
Each day is enough to remember. This Monday, July 4, 2022, the specialized site Rappel Conso announced the in-store recall of several batches of duck sausages due to detection...
Vinted: when should you declare your income for taxes?
Second-hand ready-to-wear, this sector which is exploding in France. According to a study carried out by the Natixis Payments Observatory, relayed by BFMTV, second-hand clothing purchases increased by 51%...
Supermarket: what savings can you expect by buying first price products?
At the gas pump, at home, at the supermarket... No place can withstand the inflation that is hitting the wallets of French consumers hard. In this very difficult period...
Fuel: the new help awaiting you
They were first entitled to the discount of 18 cents on the liter of fuel. This exceptional boost granted to road users - which resembles, in the opinion of...
Inflation: the ranking of the products that increase the most
“Suspicious” inflation. In any case, this is the opinion of Michel-Edouard Leclerc, boss of the brand of the same name, who is surprised by the real fallout from the...
Micro savings: 4 unstoppable tips for putting money aside
Inflation hits the wallets of the French in the heart. At least from June 2022, consumer prices would have increased by 5.8% in the space of a year, estimates...
Freelance: what is a networking platform?
Freelance status is attractive to entrepreneurs, whether young or old. The latter can benefit from all the advantages associated with this status. In addition to flexible working hours and...
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...
Taxes: the verification to be done imperatively before going on vacation
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Every day its reminder. This Thursday, June 30, 2022, a new bag of salad is the subject of a recall in store following the detection of a possible excess...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Even in summer, cheese is an essential part of our daily life. If some recipes particularly appreciated by the French such as raclette or tartiflette are more associated with...
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Reminder of country pâté: the 5 supermarkets where you have to bring it back
Charcuterie lovers, be careful the next time you have an aperitif! A batch of country pâté is the subject of a product recall this Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The...
Taxes 2022: what date for refunds in the event of overpayment?
If your income has changed in 2022 compared to 2021, your tax form will not be the same either.Two scenarios are possible:Its amount is specified on your validated tax...
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The situation is not reassuring. For months now, France has been facing a sharp rise in consumer prices. The pocketbooks of workers seem to be shrinking, as gas costs...
Leboncoin: the 5 sentences to never put in the ad
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Product recall: beware, this jam sold at Carrefour should no longer be consumed
Do you like to start the day with a slice of strawberry jam? Be careful ! One jar has been recalled since Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The cause? The...
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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...
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Inflation: 5 bad habits you need to get rid of to manage your budget...
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Buitoni, Kinder… What if you still haven’t been reimbursed?
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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Paper pulp shortage: toilet paper, cardboard… 8 new products at risk
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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...
Plane ticket, hotel… What will cost you more this summer?
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RSA reform: what could change this summer
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Aldi supermarkets: where will the 18 new stores open this summer?
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"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...
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