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...
Energy check: the departments where it is sent on May 30
Watch for the postman to arrive: if you haven't already received it, the energy check will soon be available in your mailbox. This aid, granted subject to conditions of...
Fuel shortage: the 5 departments still in difficulty
The strikes in the refineries of the TotalEnergies group dating from the start of the school year have left motorists with very bad memories. Since March 7, the CGT-Chemistry...
Repair bonus: the 14 devices concerned by the rebate
From mid-December, all consumers will be able to benefit from a boost in the context of the repair of an electronic device or household appliance. This financial incentive system...
Merger between Casino and Teract: what could happen
New in supermarkets. The alliance between the Casino group, notably owner of the Monoprix and Franprix supermarkets, and the Teract holding company, which owns the Louise bakeries, the Frais...
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...
Pilgrims return to Spain’s’El Camino’ paths Later pandemic
Committing to the pilgrim's route has been a source of renewal for those ready to put their lives on hold and spend days, weeks or even months crossing Spain...
“Energy Weather”: a TV bulletin to avoid cuts this winter?
Sun, clouds, temperatures… And now, energy! The television channels are seriously considering programming a special bulletin, interdependent on the usual weather forecast, informs La Dépêche. Objective: to reduce household...
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...
Taxes 2023: declaration, scale and exemption thresholds
It is now official, the income tax scale will be increased by 5.4% in 2023. Indeed, in order to contain the effects of inflation on the level of taxation...
Automatic tax return: 8 cases where you can’t trust it
A real headache for some taxpayers, the income tax declaration is generally a dreaded administrative procedure. To make it easier for the French and save them time, the tax...
Taxes, retirement… The good and bad increases of 2023
With a peak at the start of the year due to the rise in energy prices, inflation in 2023 should not slow down before the summer. The whole range...
Savings: what is the best investment to invest over 5 years?
In today's inflationary environment, beating rising prices and earning a positive real return is increasingly difficult. Although the Livret A rate is increasing (3%), the rise in prices continues....
10 Helpful tips on First Time Tea Drinkers
Who said that only the British love drinking tea? It depends on the interest of someone. Besides, if your body allows you to take tea or other beverages, then...
The 9 best hams sold in supermarkets
Charcuterie boards, ham-melon, ham-butter baguette... Many French people eat ham regularly. But with all these choices and all these brands, how do you choose the right ham? What is...
Housing tax 2023: in which case can you be exempt?
Since January 1, the owners of a house or a secondary apartment are subject to the housing tax. Owners of a single principal residence are no longer taxed.According to...
Telephone bill: 5 expenses that can easily be avoided
Since the summer of 2021, everything has been going up: rents, food prices, fuel and electricity prices… Phone plans are no exception. They are no longer spared by inflation....
Real estate purchasing power: the large sum that will make you lose the rise...
A return to normal that will cost investors dearly. House, apartment, land, main or secondary residence… If you are planning to buy and you have set your sights on...
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...
Real estate: how to earn 1,000 euros per month thanks to rental investment?
Should you invest in stone? Many French people ask themselves the question, sometimes because they are looking to expand their investments, other times because they want to pass on...
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...
Garden shed tax: how much will you pay in 2023?
Bad news for homeowners: taxes are getting heavier at the start of the year. The development tax, which only concerns garden constructions of more than 5m2 or those whose...
Massive recall of sausages: the 8 products concerned
Tuesday, March 28 marks International Sausage Day. As if they had given each other the word, several supermarket chains have recalled dry sausages, dry sausages and other delicious cold...
Energy check: the 22 departments that receive it on May 15
Each spring, the most modest households receive an energy check to facilitate the payment of gas and electricity bills. While the kick-off of the 2023 device was launched a...
Inflation: how the French have changed their habits at the supermarket
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...
Massive recall of yogurts: which supermarkets are affected?
It's hard to miss a product recall now. After the various scandals that may have shaken the entire country, food is carefully scrutinized by the French. The Kinder and...
Electricity: can we modify our off-peak hours?
In the current context of the energy crisis, French consumers fear for their electricity bill. Indeed, the megawatt hour went from around 85 euros a year ago to more...
The Real Reason for Gold’s Fall
The world has changed dramatically. We have had the worst pandemic since 1918, inflation has reached levels not seen since the early 1980s and Europe is experiencing its worst...
Caf: aid and allowances that will not be paid automatically in 2024
Each year, nearly ten billion euros in social benefits are not claimed. To remedy this problem, the Family Allowance Fund (Caf) has decided to pay certain aid automatically from...
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...
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...
New shortages at the supermarket: the black forecasts of the boss of Super U
Lately, the atmosphere has been gloomy under the neon lights. At the supermarket, you have certainly noticed empty stalls, missing products, serial stock-outs... The phenomenon seems to affect a...
Inflation: how long will it last? Bruno Le Maire responds
5.2% over one year. According to INSEE estimates, here is how high the inflation for the month of May 2022 is. Since the beginning of the year, the consumer...
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...
Budget calculator: How expensive is your can his dream house?
The path to a solid mortgage consists of two steps 1. The budget calculator helps to cash in the fall. He determined what amount you...
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......
Supermarket and shortage: the 8 new departments that are emptying
Who would have thought that the 2020 shortages preceding the first lockdown were really just a taste of the years to come. For several months now, stock-outs and price...
Cash dispensers: will they soon be obsolete?
The species is no longer fashionable. A new study by the comparator Panorabanques has just confirmed this trend and supplemented the data from the Banque de France.On April 20,...
SFR: beware of this “circle” that will increase your bill
SFR will automatically increase your phone plan even further. As reported by Capital, the telephone operator is once again trying to increase the bill of its subscribers without their...
The new PEL rate unveiled: here is its amount
Good news that savers were no longer expecting. The rate of the Housing Savings Plan (PEL) will be raised for the first time in 22 years, the Ministry of...
Loan between friends: what precautions to take when lending money to a loved one?
Flexible, easy, fast... Money loans with family or friends are legion, and for good reason: they generally exempt you from paying interest, and are a simple and effective way...
Recall of cheeses: the 5 contaminated products
In recent times, several types of cheese have been subject to recalls in various French territories. Cheese has been part of the diet of human civilization for a long...
Discount store: what are the best products to buy there?
Action, Stokomani, BThe article in Le Parisien focuses in particular on a series of everyday hygiene products, which testify to the superiority of discounts over traditional stores. He quotes...
Anti-inflation basket: the supermarkets to choose according to your needs
To offset the inflation of food products for a year, the government planned to create an anti-inflation basket in supermarkets. However, discussions between large retailers and their suppliers having...
Lower taxation: which taxes could be affected?
Towards another tax cut? This is the project that the President of the Republic now wishes to put in place to respond to the decline in the purchasing power...
Energy prices: which French people are likely to suffer the full force of the...
Not all French people consume energy in the same way. And these disparities are particularly visible at the regional level.Thus, some territories are heated with gas, while others can...
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...
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...
Recall at Carrefour: meat, dessert… All products concerned
Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, expiry date or foreign bodies: multiple reasons can lead to the recall of a product in store. Since spring 2021, the Rappel Conso platform has been...
Borrower insurance: which guarantees to choose?
If it is not mandatory, borrower insurance is often a guarantee requested by lenders (banks) when applying for a loan. It is therefore essential to obtain a mortgage. The...
Father’s Day scam: the message to be wary of
As usual, scammers take advantage of seasonality. As Father's Day approaches - which will be celebrated on Sunday June 19 in 2022, in other words the very day of...
Leboncoin: the 14 products you are not allowed to sell
Sales between individuals on the internet are becoming easier and easier to achieve. In a few clicks, it is now possible to buy, sell or rent a home, a...
Gardening: Make or buy a rain gauge for the best watering
My experience is that gardeners tend to underestimate rainfall. Although a cloudburst may seem to have saturated the ground completely, if you scratch down an inch, you might find dry...
Taxes 2023: the dates to know after the end of the declaration
The tax return campaign is coming to an end. For many French people, the deadline has even already passed. But for others, there are still a few days to...
Digital Euro: what does it change for your payments?
The proposal for a regulation aimed at introducing a digital euro should be presented on June 28. It will then have to undergo the examination of the European Parliament...
5 euro banknotes: not distributed in vending machines, where do they come from?
The smallest member of the euro family, the 5 euro note "was introduced with the first issue of the euro in January 2002 together with the other six denominations...
A McDonald’s worker explains how fries and nuggets are made in TikTok videos
TikTok also demonstrated how Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at the chain were prepared
A McDonald's employee claims to have revealed the secrets behind some of McDonald's most famous menu items.
@essentialmcdonalds, a TikTok user, has...
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...
Bank transfer: beware of this scam during the summer holidays
300 complaints have already been received by the Ministry of the Interior since the beginning of the summer. Holiday rentals, notary fees or craftsman's bills, as RTL reports, since...
Recall of cheeses: all supermarkets, cheese shops and grocery stores concerned
Camembert, Emmental, Comté... What could be more French than cheese? Whether we like it as a snack or before dessert, it is a must in our kitchens. Unfortunately, like...
Taxes 2023: should you declare your gambling winnings?
You can declare your income to the tax authorities directly on the impots.gouv.fr website. Open since Thursday, this declaration sometimes also includes certain sums obtained by gambling. Whether through...
Scratch games: those available online in 2023
At your tobacconist, a wide choice of scratch games is available. However, you may have already found it closed when you wanted to bet. But now, you can play...
How to reconcile wage portage and self-entrepreneurship?
A person wishing to work as a freelancer can generally choose between wage portage and self-employment. While it is true that it is possible to combine these two statuses,...
Reminder of cheese: the supermarkets where you have to bring it back
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...
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...
Anti-inflation basket: the date finally revealed
Faced with the increase in generalized prices, it was time to act and offer solutions to the French. Indeed, according to INSEE figures, over one year, consumer prices increased...
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,...
Back-to-school allowance: are you eligible?
In force since 1974 and the implementation of the amending finance law, the back-to-school allowance is back for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Intended for low-income parents...
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...
Real estate: how to help your children to buy new?
Young people also want to become owners. In a gloomy context, parents are often there to support or finance the project of their offspring. The State encourages parents who...
Natural cleaning: 12 effective and economical food-based methods
For an ecological and economical cleaning of your home, it is common to use the benefits of white vinegar and baking soda. These natural ingredients are widely used for...
Real estate: should you invest near a cemetery?
Would you be willing to live near a cemetery? According to a recent survey by the SeLoger site, (YouGov (Omnibus) online study from October 13 to 16 with 1,003...
Sausage, spinach, cheeses… All the products recalled this week
Listing all the products possibly contaminated and dangerous to health sold in each brand, the Rappel Conso site has mentioned 6,466 since its creation in March 2021, including 777...
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...
Massive recall of sausages: the 9 supermarkets where you have to bring them back
A reminder is enough for each day. This Monday, August 22, 2022, the Rappel Conso platform published a new product recall. These are several batches of Le Gaulois brand...
Out of stock at the supermarket: all the brands that are missing
Since March 15, 2023, several large retailers have joined the "anti-inflation quarter" system. They have thus undertaken to sell a selection of products, bearing the logo of the anti-inflation...
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...
Electricity bill: why it could cost less than expected in 2023
Bad news that could perhaps lead to good news. The consumer association CLCV (Consommation Logement Cadre de vie) denounced "manipulations by certain suppliers who have deliberately abused the mechanism...
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...
Livret A rate: banks oppose a further increase
Nearly 3 out of 4 French people have a Livret A.A preferred investment for savers, this product sees its rate reassessed four times a year: on February 1, May...
Inflation at the supermarket: the departments that offer the most promotions
"Anti-inflation shields" and other "tight prices" are flourishing, in an attempt to attract consumers. Leclerc, Carrefour, Casino, Intermarché… All the large retailers now offer operations or special offers, in...
Listeria: a batch of ham recalled in several Lidl supermarkets
The French are big fans of charcuterie, and especially ham. Each household in France buys it on average 37 times a year, according to a study by Iri en...
Stock market, real estate investment… How to make your retirement grow?
Investing for retirement is essential in order to leave the active life with peace of mind. Depending on everyone's situation, retirement represents a loss of 50% to 70% of...
Real estate: prices are exploding in these coastal regions
The Covid-19 health crisis has profoundly disrupted the seaside real estate market. According to a recent study by the National Real Estate Federation (Fnaim), the average price per square...
Recall of sausage contaminated with Salmonella: the supermarkets concerned
We love to eat it as an aperitif, as a starter, to accompany our hot dishes… And on the shelves of our supermarkets, we now find all kinds of...
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...
Stock market: the trap to avoid in 2023
Inflation, war in Ukraine, tense social climate… All these factors have had a direct impact on the daily lives of the French. From a stock market perspective, these phenomena...
Inflation: which brands are not playing the game?
In a context of deep economic crisis in supermarkets, price increases continue to advance despite a stabilization for certain products. Inflation has broken all records in France for nearly...
Supermarket: 25 summer products that cost more and more
Nothing surprising. After having informed you of the drop in prices of various products for this month of July 2023, nothing helps. The portfolios of the French will still...
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...
New massive biscuit recall: which products are affected?
Several packets of biscuits marketed in many supermarkets in France have been the subject of a massive recall since Monday, June 27.The cause ? The potential presence of an...
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”...
Food voucher: amount, products… 5 questions about the system
Will the food voucher be distributed one day? Promised by Emmanuel Macron in 2020, the device had initially been abandoned. In a context of galloping inflation, which eats again...
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...
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...
Fruits and vegetables: at the market, at the supermarket… 5 tips to pay less...
Fruits and vegetables are unfortunately not spared by the crisis. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee), their price increased by 7.4 and 12% respectively...
Stock market: the 3 signs of the economy to detect before investing
In the stock market, it's all about timing. External events can have a major impact on the evolution of a value. This is the case, first of all, with...
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...
Safety is the key to free samples
Pat Curry was "giddy" when she saw a small-sized, wood-fired rotisserie chicken and portabella mushrooms at her Costco in June.
The 60-year old, who lives in Augusta Georgia, said that...
10 celebrity autographs that can sell for gold
A signed book, a signed album cover or a few words scribbled on a piece of paper... The autographs of the greatest personalities can be very, very expensive. And...
Disappearing red coins: what is a problem?
For several years, the French State has been preparing its fellow citizens for the disappearance of coins, yet Europe has still not made it official. According to L'Humanité, at...
Chicken recall: which supermarkets are affected?
After the Buitoni or Kinder cases that occurred this year, French consumers are now much more attentive to product recalls. These procedures are common and it is important to...
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...
Damaged banknotes: here is how the Banque de France reimburses you for them
At the baker, the butcher or even the local grocer, your ticket is never accepted? Good news, it is possible to get a refund or repair your damaged ticket....
Recall of cheeses: all references concerned
Since the beginning of 2023, many products have been subject to recalls. Reminder Conso, responsible for relaying products considered non-compliant by the brands, presents these recalled for all existing...
Cash dispenser: 7 reflexes if someone comes to approach you
Ever more elaborate tricks. As you know, ATMs are the favorite playground for scammers and scams have multiplied there in recent years. One thing is certain, if you think...
The property tax will increase in 2023: what possible exemptions?
AIE Aie Aie ! The owners have something to worry about... Since in 2023, the amount of the property tax is likely to explode once again. A bad surprise...
Telephone: which subscriptions will increase in 2023?
In 2022, few sectors will be spared from rising prices. Electricity, gas, fuel, food... The purchasing power of French consumers has been put to the test. Last November, the...
ATM: Here are the 3 banks that will halve their number of ATMs
As indicated by BNB Paribas in its press release, "BNP Paribas, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale and Société Générale will launch at the end of 2023 CASH SERVICES, a complete...
Coins with holes: what is their value?
€1, €2, 10 cents… Coins often fill our wallets and are useful for paying for all our small purchases. But some models should be treasured, because they have great...
Massive recall of contaminated wines: the list of bottles to return to the store
For this second week of 2023, the government site Rappel Conso warns about the consumption of one of the French's favorite drinks. Indeed, several red wine, fruity wine and rosé...
These 17 products sold by Lidl that you should not buy
When you go to the Lidl store, you probably go there to buy something other than cosmetics. However, according to UFC-Que Choisir, no less than 17 of the CIEN...
Life insurance: at what age should you subscribe?
If you're still hesitating about getting life insurance, these details might help you make a decision. So what is a life insurance policy? What are the pros and cons?...
CAF benefits: the 4 dates when the payments will be postponed in 2023
Get informed to better anticipate. Each December, the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) reveals its calendar for the following year, thus allowing beneficiaries to organize themselves in the event of...
Cryptocurrencies: 5 reasons not to invest (and 5 alternatives)
Bitcoin, Litecoin, dogecoin and other Ripples… Cryptocurrencies, which some also call crypto-assets, are now legion. For some, it is the promise of a future fortune and more and more...
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...
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...
Inflation: all products whose price is falling
While inflation fell to 5.1% in May 2023 according to official figures from INSEE, food prices in supermarkets have finally stopped rising, to the delight of French consumers. ....
Direct debit: beware of this potential scam
Fraudulent direct debit alert. Money transfer scams are not new and they regularly claim victims in France, through recklessness or thoughtlessness. We will never tell you enough that it...
Eddy Naim, a new Naked Winemaker of Lebanon, is named the winner
Chateau Qanafar's winemaker received the award from Naked Wines. This online wine retailer supports hundreds of winemakers in their efforts to create unique wines using a crowd-funding model.
France's Denis Crespo...
Pension reform: what the transition to 64 would change for you
Emmanuel Macron clings to his reform and wants to push back the legal retirement age to 65 by 2031-2032. The consultations will continue until January 6, 2022, before a...
Supermarket: where to shop by drive to pay less?
The light at the end of the tunnel is not for now. Inflation has continued to rise in recent months and the worst is not yet behind us, according...
Inflation: what are the French doing to pay less at the supermarket?
What are the French doing to save on their food budget in the face of inflation never seen in France? Faced with rising prices, 82% of French people have...
Crucial questions resolved finally: What women really think about men
... on our money The man as provider is - sorry, dear millionaires - a discontinued model of the story. 58.8 percent of women in Germany, it is...
July 4, Juneteenth, and the meanings of national holidays
The Declaration of Independence was officially endorsed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Within days, celebrations began: parades and public readings; bonfires and candles; and the firing 13...
Cash payment: when can a merchant refuse to give you change?
The bank card, which nevertheless has new advantages, like Apple Pay or Google Pay, is overtaken by cash payment. Indeed, payment in cash remains the preferred method for the...
Power cuts: government instructions to be applied this fall
Autumn, rain and cold, here you are! The arrival of cool temperatures sign the fear of a shortage of electricity quickly. To deal with it, the President of the...
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...
System U: the 10 brands that you will no longer find on the shelves...
At the beginning of March, the long and painful period of negotiations between large retailers and manufacturers was coming to an end. In a highly inflationary context, supermarket brands...
Bank transfers: the 3 dates when they will not pass the next month
An immediate operation, or almost. Unlike cashing a cheque, a bank transfer – while not always instantaneous – takes very little time. When you transfer money from one of...
Drought: the 5 products that will cost more this summer
The year 2022 broke all records by becoming the hottest year ever recorded in France. One of the major problems of climate change is the high risk of drought....
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...
France-Germany : Griezmann offers the victory to the Blues
The team of France abhors defeat, and has once again proven to face Germany. Led and dominated by a very good German team in the first half, it was...
Investment: should you invest in gold?
In the context of inflation, the French want to protect their savings in investments with high profitability. For Serge Belinski, investment advisor and founder of the L'Investisseur Français website,...
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...
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...
Inflation: the new forecasts for 2023
The year 2022 was marked by the return of inflation. Economists and consumers alike have seen it: prices are skyrocketing. At the end of this year, inflation crossed the...
Macron tries to reconnect the wire with the Fran&case;ais
This is a very solemn declaration to the French, Tuesday, at the hour of the nightly news, that Emmanuel Macron has decided to close the sequence that...
Borrower insurance: everything that changes for you on June 1
Major upheavals in perspective in the mortgage and insurance sector. After long hesitation, the law carried by the deputy of the Agir group, Patricia Lemoine, is finally implemented from...
Soda: all products whose price will drop
This Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announced a price drop on several of its products starting August 1, LSA reveals. For a period of 3 months, a...
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?...
Purchasing power: the new aid promised by Emmanuel Macron
A new evening to convince. Emmanuel Macron was the guest of France 2 on Wednesday October 26 in the program L'Evènement, hosted by Caroline Roux. For the second time,...
Inflation: all products whose price will fall
Inflation persists and signs. Nearly 17% increase on food products according to INSEE, which forces consumers to pay attention to the prices displayed on the shelves. According to Emmanuel...
Fruits and vegetables: prices will increase further due to the drought
Bad news for the portfolio of the French: after the rise in the price of gasoline, gas, food products and back-to-school supplies, it is the turn of fruits and...
The best investments to save at 40
When it comes to savings, the French have a few preferences. And sometimes, the performance is not always there, explains BFMTV on its site. Very often, savers in France...
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....
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...
America’s Greatest, worst cities Such as barbecue: Record
Chef's Pencil used Tripadvisor evaluations from barbecue joints at the 75 largest US cities
Since the weather gets warmer and days get longer, that can only mean 1 thing: it...
Carte d’Or ice cream recall: all products concerned
After the Buitoni and Kinder cases, food safety is evolving in a precarious balance, where consumers are expressing their distrust of an industry considered uncertain. As food giants are...
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...
Scams: the 6 techniques to watch out for in April
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