Inflation: 5 products whose price is falling right now
Inflation in France passed the 6% mark over one year last October. Food products and energy prices are the first affected: these poles have seen their prices increase by...
Flour reminder: the list of products that must be returned to the store
Cakes, muffins, pancakes... Do you like to bake them? Pay attention ! Various flours have been subject to voluntary recalls since August 19, 2022, according to Rappel Conso.Why are...
Taxes, fuel… Everything that will change for you in 2023
A false suspense of only a few hours. The first part of the 2023 finance bill, submitted at 49.3 by the government of Elisabeth Borne, was adopted by the...
Listeria: chicken recalled in 5 supermarket chains
Smoked chicken is a very popular dish in many gastronomy: Gabonese, Reunionese, to name a few. Originally, smoking chicken was a way to preserve it more efficiently and longer,...
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...
Recall of cakes: the 6 supermarkets concerned
Since the beginning of 2023, many products have been subject to recalls. Rappel Conso, responsible for relaying products considered non-compliant by the brands, presents these reminders for all existing...
Vinted: an addict’s tips for doing good business
From the skirt that's too small to the dress that you no longer like, Vinted is a community market that makes the heyday of second-hand. A few months ago,...
Taxes 2023: what are the social aids that you must declare in your income?
Since April 13, 2023, taxpayers can go to their impots.gouv personal space to validate their tax form. According to aufeminin, the tax declaration of one in 6 French people...
New smart meter: a “Water Linky” installed in several French cities
“A smart meter that accompanies usage and optimizes your water management”. This is how the Véolia company presents, on its site, the “Téléo” device, a communicating device supposed to...
Cooking pot: the cooking technique to save energy
Faced with the increase in the cost of energy, the French are keen to save money in order to get through this period of inflation without too much damage...
Anti-inflation quarter: the 7 participating supermarkets
This Wednesday, March 15 marks the launch of the "anti-inflation quarter" announced by Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, a week earlier. This scheme aims to offer "the...
Bank card: what it costs you more in 2023
Crédit Agricole, BNP, CIC or Société Générale, French financial institutions are increasing their account maintenance and bank card prices from February 2, 2023. Fairly discreet increases for basic current...
Real estate: 15 cities where you can buy for 50,000 euros or less
Buying real estate in mainland France for "only" 50,000 euros... it's possible! Today, the average price per square meter across France, apartments and houses combined, is 3,202 euros. In...
Inheritance: 5 things to know about joint ownership
After a death, the inheritance of a deceased can be placed in joint ownership if there are several heirs. In other words, the assets of the succession belong without...
Taxes: the little-known advantage of the PER
For the 2022 tax return, the online campaign began this Thursday, April 13, 2023. Although the tax form is largely pre-filled, it is important to check it carefully. Firstly...
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...
PER: 10 mistakes not to make to optimize your savings
The retirement savings plan, more commonly known as PER, is a retirement savings product available since October 1, 2019. There are 3 different types of PER, intended for different...
Load shedding: businesses that will remain open despite power cuts
Emmanuelle Wargon, president of the Energy Regulatory Commission, spoke on Wednesday December 28 on the France Inter set about the risk of upcoming power cuts, as reported by our...
Cash payment: 5 tips for saving on purchases
This Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Banque de France is publishing a new report on "means of payment and fiduciary money". The objective of the study is to know...
Black Friday: the 17 products that the French plan to buy
The last discounts before Christmas. Coming straight from the United States, Black Friday no longer has to prove itself in France, since it allows many consumers to make good...
Flour recall: the list of supermarkets concerned
Whether it is to cook quiches or chocolate cakes, savory or sweet, flour is an essential element of the kitchen. However, like most food products, it is no stranger...
Electricity: what are the emergency measures envisaged for this winter?
In Switzerland, a video from RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) circulated this summer, taken out of context, and accompanied by a very alarmist comment: our Swiss neighbors should expect this...
Conso: 15 foods to eat in February to save money
In the midst of a period of inflation, the French are more concerned with their till receipt at the exit of the supermarket than with having fun. Many of...
Inflation: 6 tips to avoid being overdrawn
The bank overdraft is everyone's fear and in this period of high inflation, the risk of having one is increasingly important. Even if in practice it is an option...
Tax return: the 13 boxes not to forget to tick in April 2023
As every year, the hour of the tax declaration has arrived. From April 13, taxpayers will have until May 25, June 1 or June 8 to declare their income...
1 euro coin: how to recognize this very rare model, worth 400 euros?
A nice sum can potentially be waiting for you at the bottom of your wallet. Indeed, some coins have a value much higher than the sum indicated. Many coins...
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...
Fuel: a reduction in the discount expected on November 15
At the gas pump, it's hard to counter the numbers that scroll by at top speed on the screen. For several months, the rise in fuel prices has seemed...
Inheritance tax: why the relief is not for now
Succession is, it seems, a certain quagmire for many French people. This system, provided for by law, allows an individual to bequeath his estate after his death. But all...
Fuel: towards a return of shortages faced with the end of the rebate?
The adoption of the amending finance bill by the National Assembly last week formalized the reduction in rebates at the gas pump.The discount financed by the State will therefore...
Recall of cheeses: the 6 supermarkets having sold contaminated products
If, like many French people, cheese is a staple of your meals, beware! Indeed, a contaminated cheese could have crept into your fridge: several of them have been the...
Power cuts this winter: reassuring forecasts from Météo France
The government has been hammering it for several weeks: the time has come for energy sobriety, and France must prepare for a winter that is tense to say the...
Supermarket: the 25 most advantageous first price products
Everyone has their little tricks at the supermarket. Faced with inflation, the French are trying at all costs to save money on everyday products, from food to hygiene, including...
Forest, cellar… Are these unusual investments worth it?
Not sure where to put your money in this time of uncertainty? You are not alone. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many French people have preferred to...
Taxes: the little-known advantages of your car
Several costs incurred during the purchase of your vehicle are deductible from your taxes. Indeed, fuel, insurance premiums, maintenance, repairs, loan interest (if you bought your car on credit),...
Black Friday 2022: the 3 dates to remember
Tick-tock, tick-tock, it's almost time for bargains. Every year, Black Friday is awaited by many French people who hope to buy what they could not afford the rest of...
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. ....
PER: what happens if you die before unlocking it?
Since October 1, 2019, the Retirement Savings Plan (PER) is available. This was created to gradually replace the other similar savings plans that have been present so far. It...
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...
Energy renovation: a new aid set up by the state
The price of energy is rising and stocks are falling. Electricity, gas or fuel, the French have been paying a high price for a few months now and reserves...
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...
Income tax: these French people will pay less in 2023
In France, the tax issue is a subject of recurring political debate because taxes play an important role in household and business budgets. Thus, any tax reduction announcement is...
ATM: banks to be wary of
On April 20, 2023, the Banque de France publishes a new report on "means of payment and fiduciary money". The objective of the study is to know the habits...
2023 tax notice: the new rates that will appear
Reading his tax notice is not invented. Number of shares, reference tax income... It is sometimes difficult to understand all the tax jargon. For this reason, the impots.gouv platform...
Rare currency: the 1 Franc coins that are worth the most
The French franc has survived times and crises: from the Ancien Régime to the Second World War via the Revolution. However, in 1992, its fate was sealed by the...
“Super profits”: this new tax to which the government no longer closes the door
No new tax. It's almost a mantra: from 2018, Emmanuel Macron reassured the French and the French, recalls La Croix on its site. At the time, continue our colleagues,...
Inflation: 7 platforms to buy unsold items at very low prices
Faced with galloping inflation that continues to rage, the purchasing power of French consumers is suffering. Their purchasing habits have evolved accordingly: the hunt for good deals has, for...
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...
Livret A: the rate could soon be lowered
The Livret A is a popular savings product in France, regulated by the state and offered by most banks and financial institutions. The Livret A rate is revised every...
CAF check: exceptional new aid arrives in April
According to INSEE, consumer prices are increasing by 6.2% year on year in February 2023. For these reasons, exceptional checks have been distributed to help the French people manage...
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...
Taxes: 10 errors that could alert the tax authorities
In times of crisis, the State makes every effort to limit the loss of money as much as possible… And this involves, among other things, much stricter controls on...
Bank card: what do the 16 numbers printed on the front correspond to?
The bank card has become, by far, the preferred means of payment for the French. According to figures from Statista, published in March 2022, payment by contactless card is...
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...
Energy check 2022: the steps to follow before April 1
The 2023 energy check has been postponed due to the exceptional checks distributed. Indeed, the energy check is distributed each year from the end of March to the most...
Taxes 2023: the 10 expenses to declare to benefit from a tax credit
Like every year, time for the tax return has arrived. Since April 13, 2023, taxpayers must validate their tax form online. If the latter is pre-filled, it is necessary...
Out of stock: the most affected products according to the French
March 17, 2020. For the first time, the French are confined to their homes to prevent the spread of Covid-19 among the population. The streets are deserted and the...
Black Friday: 3 things to check on your bank account before you start
Good deals are approaching, they have even already started! Who says end of November, says Black Friday. This day of promotions, coming straight from the United States, is attracting...
Bank card: a price increase in stores if we use it too much?
Should I withdraw cash in the next few days? Cash is less and less popular with the French when it comes to paying for their purchases, neglected in favor...
Taxes: carpooling, online sales… 5 incomes that you should not forget to declare
The countdown begins ! The tax return campaign has been launched since April 13, and will end on different dates depending on your department of residence. In 2023, online...
Purchasing power: the calendar of aid you can benefit from
Difficult weeks. Back to school is financially complicated for the French, with inflation which has direct consequences for their purchasing power. Added to this is the property tax -...
Massive recall of ham: the list of departments concerned
Raclette season has started. With the return of the cold in a large part of the French departments, this popular traditional dish has also made a comeback on the...
Recall: a batch of ground beef withdrawn from the shelves
Each day is enough to remember. Since the implementation of the Rappel Conso platform in the spring of 2021, communication around products removed from the shelves because they are...
Gasoline prices: where is the cheapest gas station for each fuel?
Paying for your license can sometimes seem like an unprofitable investment. In recent times, multiple factors have caused a significant increase in fuel prices. French motorists have therefore witnessed...
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...
New LEP increase in 2023: who can open one?
The year that is drawing to a close has been profoundly marked by inflation. According to the latest figures from INSEE, consumer prices increased by 6.2% in one year...
Hacked bank cards: the new precautions to take
The most vulnerable cards seem to be Visa (2.4 million) followed by MasterCard (1.6 million) and American Express. The hackers used several methods each time to obtain the card...
Massive flour recall: the list of supermarkets concerned
Whether it is to cook quiches or chocolate cakes, salty or sweet, flour is an essential element of the kitchen. However, like most food products, it is no stranger...
Savings: 5 investments to avoid in 2023
Recession looms for 2023 and many economists are pessimistic about the future of the economy. Nouriel Roubini, who distinguished himself by anticipating the subprime crisis in 2008, even speaks...
Loyalty card scam: several thousand prize pools stolen
It is using your identifiers that some people manage to hack your loyalty account. Indeed, no need to be a computer professional to create a fake web page, because...
Taxes 2023: the departments where you must complete your declaration as soon as possible
A formality that should not be forgotten. Every year, it's the same thing, you must declare your income to the tax authorities and notify them of any change in...
Bank transfers: the 11 dates to know in 2023
The easiest way to transfer money. We no longer present the bank transfer, which has become a simple formality with the advent of banking applications on French mobiles. Thanks...
Reminder: cheese, meat, pasta… The 6 products concerned this week
Product recalls are commonplace in supermarkets. Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli or even Salmonella, certain dangerous bacteria can sometimes be the cause of these procedures.Every day, the new products concerned...
Sausage, cheese, butter… All products recalled the week of March 20, 2023
Food recalls are often caused by the suspicion of the presence, or detection, of Escherichia coli. While most of its strains are harmless, this bacterium can cause serious food...
Life insurance: what you must do before December 31
Life insurance, PER... Pay attention to the choices you make in terms of savings. As Planet explained to you, certain financial investments are more attractive at 50 than at...
Recall of ham for Listeria: the 9 supermarkets concerned
Each day is enough to remember. This Friday, January 6, 2023, a ham marketed in nine distribution brands was removed from the shelves. This is a smoked superior cooked...
Linky meter: soon a collection of data from your household?
In April 2023, the Ministry of Ecological Transition sent a letter to nearly a million French people. This letter then informs the households drawn at random of an upcoming...
Energy check, bonuses, revaluations… The 6 aids that will fall in November
The 2023 finance bill was adopted on Wednesday October 19, passed in force with a score of 49.3 by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Inflation continues to rise, and the...
“Scam” at the supermarket: the 6 brands concerned
Inflation, this phenomenon which is gaining ever more ground on consumers' wallets. In one year, food prices have increased by 17%, according to INSEE. In view of recent forecasts...
Bank card: the new method to follow to facilitate your online purchases
According to INSEE, 69.1% of the population made at least one online purchase in 2021, all ages combined. In 2009, this figure was 39%. Buying on the internet has...
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...
Wood energy check: until when can it be claimed?
The year 2022 was marked, among other things, by galloping inflation in all sectors. Fuel, electricity, food... The portfolio of French consumers has not been spared. To limit the...
Tax return: the 5 scams to be wary of in 2023
Every time of the year its scam. The tax return is a godsend for scammers. Indeed, each year they develop new methods to rob their victims. But beyond taxes,...
Bottled water: the 5 brands that can no longer be found in the supermarket
For the past few weeks, some major brands of mineral water have been out of stock in several supermarkets. It seems that this shortage is due to a disagreement...
Bank transfers: these days when they will not pass in 2023
4.2 billion. This is the number of bank transfers made in France in 2022, according to figures released by Statista. While this means of payment is still more used,...
Inflation: the 13 most useful aids according to the French
Inflation continues to eat away at consumers' purchasing power. According to the latest figures from INSEE, the consumer price index excluding tobacco increased by 6.6% over one year in...
Fuel shortage: products that are at risk of running out of supermarket shelves
After the renewal of the strike at TotalEnergies announced on Monday by the CGT, the fuel shortage is taking its course. In addition to the direct impact on many...
Inflation: the 5 products that increased the most in March
Galloping inflation unfortunately still follows its course. The famous "red march" finally passed, it is clear that prices in supermarkets have increased further. Faced with this situation, French consumers...
Chocolate mousse recall: the 6 distributors concerned
This Friday, April 28, 2023, a new recall for chocolate mousse was posted on the Rappel-conso website. The latter has been removed from the shelves of your supermarkets due...
Livret A: towards a new rate hike?
Held by 55 million French people, the Livret A occupies an important place in the investments of citizens, despite a lower rate than other booklets, as explained by Capital....
Shortage of drinking water: 5 questions to understand the threat facing France
The winter will be harsh. In France, there are fears of a shortage of electricity during the coming cold season, and the establishment, to deal with it, of rotating...
Smoked salmon reminder: which product should be brought back to the store?
A reminder is enough for each day. Listeria monocytogenes, E. Coli bacteria, foreign bodies... There are many reasons that lead a professional to withdraw a product from the shelf....
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...
Could the 1978 Christmas blackout in France happen again this year?
The fear of cuts this winter is on everyone's mind, as temperatures have (finally) begun their seasonal drop. For several months, the government has been working to implement a...
Inflation: the 7 departments where prices are the lowest
Inflation is falling but not breaking. This Friday, March 31, INSEE unveiled the new figures for this phenomenon. In one year, revenues increased by 5.6%. However, in some areas...
Scams: the 6 techniques to watch out for in April
Calls, fake emails, SMS… All these techniques are now common to trick you. Indeed, phishing, also called “phishing”, consists of pretending to be an organization known to defraud. Thus,...
Supermarket or discount store: price comparison, product by product
While these discount brands are taking up more and more space in our commercial areas, some are barely arriving on the French market. At the end of December, the...
Pension reform: the 8 avenues to take away from the first round of consultations
This is one of the hot topics of the fall: the pension reform, carried by the government, and its decline in the legal retirement age to 65. In order...
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...
Bank account: this common mistake that threatens your purchasing power
Rising prices were a constant in 2022. Every month, the French saw their purchasing power decrease and therefore had to find strategies and tricks to save money. However, on...
Linky meter: watch out for ant attacks
After a few snowy episodes of the season, the first heat of spring will make a comeback, to everyone's delight... Only with the return of the heat, surprising things...
Fuel shortage: how is the situation evolving in each region?
"Less than 25% of service stations were out of stock at noon compared to 30% last weekend", announced Elisabeth Borne on Tuesday, October 18. For several weeks, France was...
Taxes: 5 rights of taxpayers facing the tax authorities
On Tuesday May 9, 2023, the Minister in charge of Public Accounts, Gabriel Attal, announced new measures to combat tax evasion. By the end of the five-year term, 1,500...
PER: the unsuspected rights of your spouse
Since October 1, 2019, the PER (Retirement Savings Plan) has gradually replaced the other retirement savings plans. Available in three different forms, an individual PER and two company PERs,...
Shortage: 10 foods that could disappear due to drought
What if global warming and drought totally upset our diet? Faced with a scorching summer and drought in many departments, the question arises more than ever in this summer...
Taxes: the 6 dates to remember in 2023
The year 2023 is fast approaching. With it, a new fiscal year that announces both good and bad surprises. For example, the finance bill for 2023 provides for a...
Supermarkets: what is the cheapest brand at the moment?
There are no more small savings. Faced with inflation, many French people have reviewed their way of consuming, buying less meat or fresh vegetables, cutting back on small sweet...
Contaminated eggs: what the regional health agency recommends
It was following an alert about the chicken coops located near the Ivry-sur-Seine waste incinerator that the Île-de-France regional health agency (ARS) conducted a regional study on eggs from...
Recall of sausages: all the points of sale concerned
Barbecued in the summer, sauerkraut in the winter... Sausage is a must in our kitchens, but unfortunately is not immune to the various product recalls that are rampant in...
Pharmacy: the 5 products most affected by inflation
The year 2023, like 2022, is black for the purchasing power of the French. Inflation runs its course and continues to eat away at consumers' wallets, in the supermarket...
Bank card: beware of malfunctions for Black Friday
Three, two, one... Buy! Black Friday starts Friday, November 25, even if many brands have already been offering you attractive discounts since the start of the week, or even...
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...
Rare currency: all the coins that will increase in value in 2023
2 cents, 50 cents, 1 euro... You don't know what to do with the coins that accumulate in your wallet? If Planet has already shared several tips for you...
PER: beware of the trap of unblocking refused
As the French public service website explains: “The retirement savings plan (PER) is a new retirement savings product. It has been available since October 1, 2019 and is gradually...
Savings: the best investment to invest over 5 years
Once you have deducted your expenses from your income, the money you will have left and that you will invest later will represent your savings.It can also be reassuring...
Buitoni scandal: possible negligence in factories revealed by Special Envoy
8 months after the scandal, the pain is still present. In March 2022, Kelig, a 2.5-year-old child with laughing eyes, lost his life after consuming a piece of frozen...
Energy check, Christmas bonus… The 2022 end-of-year aid calendar
For several months now, the purchasing power of the French has suffered from rising prices. Whether in the field of food, services or energy, it is difficult to act...
Drought: products whose price will increase
Spain is experiencing a major drought that affects the whole country due to global warming. The country faces hot winds coming from the Maghreb, more precisely from the Sahara,...
How much should you leave in your checking account?
An unexpected vehicle repair, work to finance in your home or even unplanned medical expenses, it is crucial to keep a sufficient savings cushion to deal with hardships. What...
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...
What is the best strategy for investing in an SCPI?
The SCPI (civil company for real estate investment) designates a form of company, which holds the ownership of various real estate assets operated for profit. With the acquisition and...
Supermarkets: which are the ones with the most promotions?
Inflation is not slowing down. War in Ukraine, drought… The causes of this price increase are multiple but continue to complicate, every day a little more, the life of...
Taxes: 3 ways to lower them in 2023
A dreaded but obligatory moment. Every year, the French are obliged to declare their income to the tax authorities, generally in the spring. In a few weeks, you will...
EuroMillions: the new platform that will make you earn more
If you dreamed of playing several EuroMillions, it is now possible. Indeed, Brice Cassoux, former traceability manager of the Banque de France, founded a platform allowing group play in...
PEL: what strategy to adopt in 2023 if the rate increases?
When it comes to savings, the French have their little habits. If life insurance regularly occupies first place in the ranking, the booklet A and the PEL are not...
Life insurance: can we block your cash withdrawals?
With an average return of only 1.28%, savers who have bet on life insurance are looking gloomy. We are a long way from the 2% net of the livret...
E.Leclerc: cheese, green beans… All products currently recalled
Buitoni, Kinder... The year 2022 was marked by numerous health alerts. Since the creation of Rappel Conso in the spring of 2021, consumers have become increasingly aware of the...
Cash payment: can you be refused at the supermarket?
"This is the principle and it must be remembered: a merchant cannot refuse a payment in cash". On Wednesday November 16, 2022, the Banque de France called the Casino...
Bank card: 5 times when contactless payment should be deactivated
The global pandemic has contributed to the democratization of contactless payment. Indeed, it allows, as its name suggests, to minimize any contact between payer, merchant, and payment terminal. The...
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...
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,...
Salary: being paid weekly or monthly, which is better?
One payment every two weeks. If you are an employee, your pay is paid at the end of each month into your bank account, but is this really the...
Social assistance: which profiles tend to forget their rights?
In France, 1 in 3 people are unaware of their rights to social benefits. This is the observation made by Joseph Terzikhan, founder of the Mes-Allocs site. Created four...
Withholding tax: which explains the change in your rate
Unknown to a large number of taxpayers, the modification of the withholding tax rate sometimes remains unclear and subject to poorly understood conditions. In fact, this major change must...
Massive recall of yogurts: all tastes concerned
This Tuesday, May 2, 2023, a new recall concerning sheep's milk yogurts was posted on the Rappel Conso site. These products have been removed from your supermarket shelves due...
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...
Reference tax income: what aid can you claim?
As the public service website explains, the reference tax income (RFR) is calculated by the tax services. It takes into account all of the income of a tax household,...
Paypal: how to make a complaint about a payment?
What should I do if I have a problem with PayPal? If you are not satisfied with the PayPal service and encounter a problem during a purchase, a sale...
Raclette: the best brand to find in the supermarket
Raclette is one of the favorite dishes of the French: across France, each household consumes an average of 1 kg of raclette per year, according to Lara-clettte.com. The reason...
Help for declaring your taxes: the Allo Impôt system begins on May 22, 2023
The tax return campaign is in full swing. The first tax forms must be validated before May 25, 2023. Time is running out and some taxpayers may encounter difficulties...
Meat recalls: the supermarkets concerned
In summer as in winter, meat is an essential at almost every meal for many French people. But like all food products, this type of food is not immune...
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...
Poker: 5 tips to effectively build your bankroll
The emergence of online poker has allowed many players to build a bankroll without leaving home. However, it is necessary to know the right methods to avoid breakage. Here...
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?...
Investing in the stock market: the 3 questions to ask yourself before getting started
Investing in the stock market to grow your savings? At first glance, this seems like a great idea. The key to a well-managed heritage lies, among other things, in...
Inflation: the favorite brands of the French to save money
More expensive shopping. Food encroaches a little more each month on the budget of the French and the latter will have to be patient because the situation is not...
Inflation: fruits and vegetables relatively spared
Inflation continues on its way. In April 2023, according to INSEE figures, the price increase over one year was 5.9%. Regarding food prices, the figure is much higher since...
Price hike: for how long?
In sharp increase, inflation on food products amounted to 15.9% over one year in March, according to the latest data from INSEE. Fruits, vegetables, pasta, fish and meat are...
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...
Black Friday: 5 scams to avoid this week
The last Friday of November is Black Friday. This tradition, which came from across the Atlantic and is now spread all over the world, simply consists of a day...
Taxes: the 6 things to do before December 31
Each year, the progressive scale of income tax is revalued according to inflation. For your 2023 declaration, which will therefore concern your 2022 income, the levels of this scale...
Winter sales 2023: start, end… Dates to remember
Start 2023 having fun. The winter sales are the first time of the year for fashion fans to find bargains in France. After Black Friday, the Christmas and New...
Livret A: rate, amount, ceiling and interest on the savings account
The creation of the livret A dates back to 1818. The oldest savings product available in France, the livret A is a remunerated and regulated savings account. The interest...
Fruits and vegetables: supermarket or short circuit, where are they the cheapest?
Eat well without paying astronomical sums. This is an ancestral dilemma that haunts many households, always looking for the best deals or good deals to find quality products at...
Taxes: how can I consult a relative’s tax notice?
The tax notice is a confidential document. However, a third party may ask to see certain information contained therein, as reported by Femme Actuelle. In the event that you...
End of the receipt: the date postponed, here is when it will disappear
In 2020, the "anti-waste and circular economy" law was adopted. Among other measures, the law in question provided for the end of the systematic printing of receipts. That is...
Taxes: is it possible to pay in cash?
Since Thursday, April 13, 2023, the tax return campaign has been accessible. It is therefore possible for you to make your declaration online, in your personal space on the...
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...
Ranking of brands: discover the 5 favorite banks of the French
On the occasion of the annual ranking of the favorite brands of the French, the banks were highlighted. Although some view them with suspicion, banks weigh heavily in the...
Supermarket open on Easter Monday: which brands are affected?
Some have already hit the road for this extended Easter weekend, while others will stay home to take advantage of the 3 days off. If you're going to do...
Motorway tolls: all the help to pay less
New blow for the portfolio of motorists. On February 1, 2023, the price of tolls increased by 4.75% on average. An increase which occurs at the dawn of the...
Yellow and red coins: here’s how to turn them into a voucher
A lost treasure at the bottom of your wallet. The red and yellow coins are cumbersome and yet very useful when you need to top up at a merchant....
Supermarket shortages: 9 foods at risk from drought
Experts are sounding the alarm. On Thursday April 13, 2023, the Geological and Mining Research Bureau (BRGM) announced that 75% of groundwater tables were below normal in March, compared...
LEP: what will be its new rate in 2023?
A risk-free investment with a particularly advantageous rate. The People's Savings Account (LEP) has it all and is one of the best performing investments that can be made. Currently,...
Scam: do banks have to reimburse the victims?
On the phone, by email or even by SMS… Scams are everywhere today. You have to be constantly on the lookout so as not to fall into the traps...
Inflation: the calendar of aid to come in 2023
For 17 months, inflation did not rest. Between June 2021 and November 2022, inflation in the euro area continued to rise. Covid-19, war in Ukraine, weather events... The causes...
Supermarkets: the 20 cities where Calidel has opened low-cost meat stores
According to INSEE, the month of March shows a general price increase of 5.6% over one year. Households are particularly affected by the rise in the cost of energy...
New tax campaign: which garden outbuildings are targeted?
"The year 2022 has once again seen the remarkable investment of public finance officials". This Thursday, June 22, 2023, Jérôme Fournel, Director General of Public Finance, presented the 2022...
Price error at checkout: the right reflexes to avoid being fooled
At a time when inflation is booming, the French are hunting for good deals. And supermarkets make their task rather easy, by highlighting tempting promotions on their shelves.However, you...
Taxes: who can benefit from a free rebate?
Like every year, time for the tax return has arrived. Since April 13, 2023, taxpayers must validate their tax form online. Time to look into the subject in detail...
Property tax: these 22 cities where it will explode in 2023
In December 2022, the vote on the finance law approved an increase in the property tax for all households. At that time, the deputies had voted a fixed revaluation...
Recall of cheeses: the departments concerned
A reminder is enough for each day. On Thursday April 27, 2023, a cheese from the Chapelle Saint-Jean cheese dairy was withdrawn from the shelves due to potential contamination...
Fuel: with the end of rebates at the pump, prices will increase drastically
Rebates at the gas pump will soon end. The 2022 amending budget adopted at the start of the week provided for the extension of the 30 centimes per liter...
New real estate: the 4 guarantees that protect you
Why buy new and with what guarantees? New real estate ensures you a building with the latest construction and demanding quality standards. You thus have the commitment to own...
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....
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...
Bank transfers: these days when they will not pass in 2023
4.2 billion. This is the number of bank transfers made in France in 2022, according to figures revealed by Statista. While this means of payment is still more used,...
Inflation: the products whose prices are increasing the most at the moment
A few cents that make the difference. Prices continue to rise at the supermarket, where many consumers are changing their habits in an attempt to limit breakage. According to...
Taxes 2023: what are the mistakes to avoid?
The income declaration service is now available. Since Thursday, April 13, 2023, you can submit your form in paper or online format. You have a few weeks ahead of...
Inflation basket in supermarkets: how to spot the products that are part of it
The "anti-inflation quarter", an executive initiative in the face of the current inflationary environment, will be launched from March 15. It is due to last until mid-June, and consists...
Savings scams: the list of sites pinned by the Banque de France
On the Internet, scams are rife. Via malicious applications, fraudulent sites or even phishing emails... Scammers are not lacking in imagination to extract personal information or bank details from...
Social assistance: all the months when it will increase in 2023
Like every year, January 1st sees the arrival of changes, increases and developments in our daily lives. For this year 2023, major changes are once again on the program,...
Shortage: what are the products at risk in 2023?
On November 22, 2022, Frédérique Schelcher, CEO of Système U, already confided his fears about potential future shortages on the set of franceinfo. The typical example he gives is...
CAF aid: will you be able to benefit from this new aid from April...
As every month, the Family Allowance Fund pays aid. To qualify, you must meet the eligibility criteria. Thus, on April 5, it is the turn of the Personalized Housing...
Bank card: the new method to follow to facilitate your online purchases
According to INSEE, 69.1% of the population made at least one online purchase in 2021, all ages combined. In 2009, this figure was 39%. Buying on the internet has...
Meat recall: the list of departments concerned
In summer as in winter, meat is an essential at almost every meal for many French people. But like all food products, this type of food is not immune...
Jams: the 7 best on the market according to 60 million consumers
Strawberry jam or apricot jam, whatever your preferences, a range of choices is available to you at the supermarket. However, the quantity offered does not imply high quality. 60...
Taxes: the reasons why the tax authorities will pay you money
In January, August, October… Have you noticed any impromptu transfers from the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP)? During the year, several reasons can explain these sometimes unexpected payments...
Massive recall of oranges: the 6 brands concerned
In recent months, many massive recalls on food or household products have been reported. The Rappel Conso site is responsible for alerting the French to products presenting a potential...
Russian oil: what will Putin’s ban in France change?
Action reaction. Vladimir Putin announced last week what sanctions would be applied to countries that will cap the price of a barrel of Russian oil. As a reminder, the...
Bank transfers: will they pass on May 8, May 18 and May 29?
Long weekends to enjoy sunny days. The month of May is particularly generous in terms of public holidays and this year they fall very well! May 1 was a...
Gas tariffs: the cheapest supplier of local distribution companies is…
The regulated natural gas tariff is historically offered by Engie and by local distribution companies (ELD). Present in large cities such as Bordeaux, Strasbourg or Grenoble, ELDs supply gas...
Inflation: how much does mineral water cost, since the end of the shortage?
For several months, it had become very difficult to find bottles of mineral water from the brands Evian, Volvic or even Badoit in certain supermarkets. In question ? A...
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Merger between Casino and Teract: what could happen
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Inactive bank accounts: the deadlines to be respected for the restitution of the sums
You may have, without realizing it, set aside some of your savings. Indeed, many French people are in possession of sums of which they do not even suspect the...
Bank charges: which is the cheapest bank in your area?
Account maintenance fees, out-of-network withdrawals, instant transfers... Bank fees can vary from one to two from one bank to another. If this is an important point for many French...
Anti-fraud plan: the 5 aids you may no longer benefit from
In May 2023, the Cour des comptes published a new report on social fraud in France. This would amount to between six and eight billion euros per year. To...
Pasta recall: the 6 supermarkets concerned by the procedure
Bolognese, carbonara, gratin or even lasagna, there are as many ways to enjoy pasta as the human imagination can offer. A typical gastronomic element of Italy, they are appreciated...
Aid in 2023: all the dates to remember
The government takes out its checkbook in the face of the constantly rising cost of living. After the energy check, the fuel check or the wood check, here is...
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...
Supermarket: 1,000 daily products capped by E.Leclerc
On March 6, the government announced that it was abandoning the anti-inflation basket and replacing it with an "anti-inflation quarter" measure, as reported by Le Figaro with AFP. Bruno...
Retail: consumer associations question the Egalim 1 law
This Monday, March 6, the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire announced the implementation of an "anti-inflation quarter" operation. Inherited from the anti-inflation basket project, the operation in...
Carrefour, Super U, Leclerc…: 8 supermarkets pinned for lack of transparency
This Thursday, February 2, the Climate Action Network, more commonly known as RAC, published its report on the issue of food and climate in the policies of the main...
Inflation: the 5 frozen products that have increased the most
For the past few months, FranceInfo has been compiling a basket of 37 products whose price increase has been observed over a period of one year. If last month...
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....
Withholding tax: soon equality in couples?
Soon spring, the return of good weather and… the tax return, even if in reality, the deduction at source, whether you are retired or active, makes life much easier...
System U anti-inflation basket: the 11 products it contains
Good news for the purchasing power of the French. In recent weeks, the government announced the creation of an anti-inflation basket in various voluntary supermarkets, but discussions are still...
Breakfast biscuits recalled by Intermarché
If you're the type to have a quick breakfast and gobble down a few cookies on the way home, watch out! Cereal breakfast biscuits are being voluntarily recalled. It...
Real estate: 5 tips for a successful first purchase
Obtaining credit, hunting for the rare pearl, possible aid, future charges... A first real estate purchase can seem strewn with pitfalls for novice and uninitiated buyers. However, by listing...
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...
Livret A, LDDS, life insurance…: what returns in 2023?
Savings are popular in 2022. Faced with generalized inflation that does not seem to be drying up, many French people prefer to keep their savings warm rather than embark...
Taxes 2022: the 6 dates to know in December
The Finance Bill 2023 adopted on November 4 introduces several changes aimed at reforming French taxation. It goes without saying that the economic and financial climate, both in France...
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If you are one of the French people who often forget or lose your credit card, this device is for you. Similarly, if you are often afraid to go...
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As a reminder, the household energy bill corresponds to the expenditure in euros for all the energy consumed by a household, such as electricity consumption, or the price of...
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The explosion in the price of fuel is not the only thing to hurt the wallets of the French. For more than a year, some supermarket products have been...
TESTIMONY. I was scammed on PayPal and I didn’t realize it
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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...
Aid and allowances: what benefits were upgraded on April 1, 2023?
Each year, on April 1, the aid and allowances paid by the Family Allowance Fund (Caf) and the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) are revalued. In 2022, these social benefits...
Savings: Livret A, LEP… The regulatory deposit ceiling
Given the constant inflation (having reached 5.2% in 2022) and a non-revaluation for years, the deposit ceilings of the Livret A and the Livret d'Epargne Populaire are causing a...
Real estate: what other ways to invest in new property after the Pinel Law?
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Housing tax 2022: the ceilings not to be exceeded to be exempt
Tick tock... You only have a few days left to pay the council tax. Pending its final abolition in 2023, 20% of taxpayers will still have to pay it...
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As the leading savings item for the French, life insurance represented a total of 1,872 billion euros at the end of January, including 1,378 billion in euro funds, as...
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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...
Christmas bonus: the amount of aid, profile by profile
It is eagerly awaited by low-income households at the end of 2022. The Christmas bonus should benefit some 2.3 million households this year. Since 1998, it has been renewed...
Subscription to the supermarket: which is the most profitable?
According to INSEE, the general price increase was 5.6% over one year in March 2023. Households are particularly affected by the increase in food products: 15.8% on average last...
Supermarket: the Lidl anti-inflation basket that stands out
For the past year, the price of food products has continued to rise, like electricity or fuel. The FranceInfo basket presented 37 products whose prices were observed over this...
Contaminated cheeses at the market: the 7 pinned cities
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Taxes 2023: the mail you will receive from this Monday, April 3
Like every year, all French people fill out this famous tax return. Today, you can complete it directly online on the impots.gouv.fr website in your personal space. This space...
Recalls of cheeses: the 6 departments concerned
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Auxiliary heating: electric, gas, oil… Which one to choose?
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Leclerc: cheese, green beans… All products currently recalled
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Taxes, retirement… The good and bad increases of 2023
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Blocked bank accounts: when will you be able to access them again?
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PayPal: how to open an account?
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