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Inflation compensation: 5 questions to understand

1- Why this help? The inflation allowance of €100 was announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex on October 21. This exceptional aid is intended to help the most modest French people to cope with the rise in prices, and in particular the rise in the price of energy and fuel. As its name indi ...

10
Dec
2021

The revaluation of the SMIC: how does it work?

- possible increases during the year - an exceptional increase in the event of a boost from the government. As the minimum wage is indexed to inflation and the average wage, it is automatically revalued each year on January 1. More specifically, this calculation takes into account: - ...

19
Dec
2022

Gold, have you thought about investing?

od way to protect one's capital when stock markets experience high volatility or when the global economy is particularly unstable. Protection against inflation. Thanks to its stability and resistance to economic upheavals, gold is defined as a shield against inflation that protects you from any cris ...

22
Sep
2023

Save on fuel: think about car maintenance!

der to avoid pollution and save fuel, it is important to take care of your car's maintenance in general and spark plugs in particular. Check tire inflation Another important area to check for fuel savings is tire inflation. This is because under-inflated tires are dangerous and fuel-intensive ...

14
June
2022

Inflation: 4 applications to better manage your budget

1- Budget pilot Pilot Budget is a mobile application that has the advantages of being free, serious and confidential. It is completely anonymous, not connected to the Internet and to your accounts. This app, available for Android or iPhone devices, was developed by ten associative, public and pr ...

16
Jan
2023

The minimum pension at 1200 euros in 5 questions

Emmanuel Macron had first mentioned a minimum pension at € 1100 during his presidential campaign. But the SMIC has been revalued since then because of inflation and will probably continue to be revalued during 2023 if the rise in prices continues. The amount of the minimum pension will now be ...

19
Jan
2023

Halloween: candy knows no crisis.

statistics from the French Confectioners' Union, candy and lollipop sales, across all distribution channels, are not affected by the crisis. Despite inflation and the decrease in purchasing power of the French people, candy sales have set new records even before Halloween. They have shown a growth ...

31
Oct
2023

Food Security Social Welfare: An Idea Tested in Several French Cities

insurance, this system is not intended to be profitable but rather to meet a population need—a need that is even more pressing in the current context of inflation and purchasing power crisis. If you want to learn more about this system and the various experiments underway in France, we invite you ...

29
Nov
2023

Christmas gifts: why and how to give second-hand gifts?

s linked to the economic and health crisis, but also by the French people's desire to consume in a more responsible way. In the current context of inflation and Shortage of raw materials, second-hand purchases appear to be the perfect antidote to over-consumption. This year, as Christmas appro ...

23
Dec
2021

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

Transportation: Get around differently Of the prices that have increased and are having the most impact on household wallets, gasoline is most certainly placed first. It can be difficult to do without a car for those who don't live near work, those who live in rural areas and don't have a business ...

01
June
2022

School supplies: 5 tips for a cheaper back to school

1- Reuse supplies The first of the 5 tips for a cheaper back-to-school is of course to reuse school supplies from the previous year. Before shopping online or at the supermarket, take stock of the school supplies you already have. Packages of sheets, pencils, pens and tubes of glue can still be ...

18
Aug
2022

Electricity consumption: 5 things that really make a difference

1- Turn down the heat by one degree Home heating is, along with hot water, the largest energy expense item. It alone accounts for 66% of the energy bill of French households, according to the Agency for the Environment and Energy Management (ADEME). If you want your efforts to really make a diff ...

30
Sep
2022

Quitting smoking after 50: is it worth it?

garettes a day, you will save €150 in a month! Quitting smoking will therefore do you good and do good to your wallet especially in this period of inflation. ...

22
Nov
2022

Christmas gift: the trend of second-hand toys

re and more parents, especially in the younger generations, have become aware of the impact of the toy industry on the planet. Furthermore, due to inflation affecting all manufactured goods, the price of Christmas toys is likely to increase by an average of 10% in 2022 compared to 2021. In this c ...

06
Dec
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

ed to improve indoor air quality, but their action will never replace a good daily ventilation. 3- To reduce energy consumption In this period of inflation and energy sobriety, while the government encourages us to limit our consumption of electricity and gas, it is normal to not want to let the ...

23
Jan
2023

Money: 5 tips to reduce your bank fees

1- Choose an online bank In France, banking fees are €219 on average according to estimates by UFC-Que Choisir. But it is possible to save nearly €200 per year by opting for an online bank. This is the first of 5 tips to know to reduce your bank fees and it's easy to put into practice. Chang ...

09
Feb
2023

Purchasing power: the anti-inflation basket in 5 questions

1- What is the anti-inflation basket? The government has announced the implementation of an anti-inflation basket for early March, in response to rising prices that continue to eat away at French purchasing power. Olivia Grégoire, the Minister Delegate for Trade, announced that this basket, off ...

14
Feb
2023

Private sales: 5 tips to make good deals

1- Sign up for alerts A private sale refers to a sale reserved for a limited number of privileged customers (invited to the store or registered on the website). Initially confidential, this type of sale has become much more democratic in recent years thanks to specialized websites. Moreover, whi ...

13
Mar
2023

Decoration: 5 tips to furnish yourself cheaply

1- Flea markets and yard sales The first trick to furnish yourself cheap is to go to flea markets or yard sales. At these events, furniture and other home accessories are sold at low prices. The prices displayed are much more affordable than in stores (around €20 for a vintage dresser, for exa ...

15
Mar
2023

Gardening: 5 good deals to find cheap plants.

1- The website "Plantes pour tous" The first of the 5 good deals to find cheap plants is the website "Plantes pour tous" (link below). This company, founded by two landscape designer friends, organizes plant sales at fixed prices (2€, 5€ and 10€) in major cities across France. One can find m ...

31
Mar
2023