鈥楻ound up鈥� banking enables people in France to save without realising The method is seen as a way for shoppers who might normally struggle to save to build up extra cash
Is it better for partners to have a joint bank account in France? There are rules to consider about who owns the funds and what happens if the couple separates
Are non-residents eligible for high-interest French savings account? French banks offer several options for higher than normal interest rates, subject to certain requirements
practical French banks that round up cents on purchases and send to savings Many online banks and apps offer this 鈥榩ain free鈥� way of saving - we look at how it works
France will keep Livret A savings rate the same for next 18 months There are more than 50 million Livret A accounts in France
How does France want to cut energy consumption this summer? From limiting air conditioning to driving slower, Paris has issued a number of recommendations to cut energy use
How to protect savings if your French bank crashes Partner article: Recent bank collapses put a spotlight on savings protection - check your own safeguards, says Rob Kay from Blevins Franks
Five French alternatives to leaving money in current accounts Partner article: You may be missing out on interest or even breaking the law, says Robert Kent of Kentingtons
Energy customers in France get cash bonus for saving power over winter TotalEnergies said around 1.2 million of its clients qualified for a payout of up to 鈧�120 after cutting consumption
Drought-hit French commune gives locals free water-saving devices With river levels extremely low, a mayor in southern France has moved to protect precious water supplies
Livret A savings: Why are they so popular? How do I open an account? Last month, savers put 鈧�6.27 billion into Livret A accounts, breaking the record for February deposits
From food to furniture: where to find a bargain in France As households battle rising inflation, we look at the stores and websites that can help you save money
Clients to save on cashpoint withdrawals from three French banks Banks set to merge ATM services to save money and hassle for clients
Discount 鈥榓lmost all at 鈧�1鈥� store to open in France The German chain TEDi expects to open another ten stores by the end of 2024
Leclerc opens city-centre shop with hypermarket prices in south France 'Small shops are sometimes up to 30% more expensive than hypermarkets,' a representative said, adding that the chain wants to change that
French Livret A savings account interest rate rises again This change 鈥� due to come into effect in August 鈥� comes as a result of inflation, which was 5.8% in June
Six changes for household finances coming up in France in May The coming month sees the income tax declaration deadline for some departments, newly increased benefit payments, a continued freeze on regulated gas tariffs, a rise in the minimum wage and more
Can dependent children open a French LEP account at 2.2% interest? Tax-free LEP savings accounts now have an interest rate well above that offered by other accounts but not everyone can open one
Pandemic boosted French savings: Options beyond bank current account People in France have saved over 鈧�150billion during the health crisis. We explain the different options for savings accounts if you choose to put aside some extra cash
Seven French contracts to renegotiate this September and how to do it Save money by getting better deals on gas, internet, bank loans and insurance
Brexit: September 30 is deadline for UK shares held in French PEA If nothing is done, people鈥檚 shares savings plans are liable to be closed, which may have tax consequences
How to switch your bank account in France After choosing a new bank, the process of transferring your current account is straightforward. Savings accounts can be more complicated
Monthly money saver: money off holiday travel Our money saver tip in the June issue of Connexion : money off holiday travel. Once a year, you can get a 25% reduction on train tickets to go on holiday.
Interest on France's Livret A accounts falls to 0.5% Historically low rate will come into effect on February 1, Economic Minister Bruno Le Maire said
New 鈧�200m energy-saving scheme aims to cut red tape A 鈧�200million project aims to encourage householders to save energy 鈥� after several expensive initiatives failed to persuade them to invest in home improvements.
Ignore French tax law at your peril, leave UK behind Beware if you are moving from the UK to France and wanting to carry on being treated as a UK resident
Home help wage rise People who pay workers for services in the home, such as a cleaner or gardener, can now use a simulator on the official Cesu website to check they have properly calculated a salary rise which should have been applied on October 1.
Options for saving and investing money in France Save your money like you do your food 鈥� larder, fridge and freezer
Financial planning for expat retirees in France If you have recently retired, you are entering a new and exciting phase in your life. While some people worry that retirement will be boring, I know plenty who embrace the freedom it gives. And I鈥檓 willing to bet that, if you鈥檝e chosen to retire in France, you fall into the latter category.
Growing trend is for a simple life in the country Many people move to France in search of a slower 鈥渓ess-is-more鈥� lifestyle with consumerism taking a backseat to family and reduced stress. Now this is becoming the target of more and more 麻豆传媒映画.
Transferring UK pension and savings to France I have holidayed in France for years and want to settle down there once I finally end the 鈥榙ay job鈥�. How easily can I transfer my UK pension and savings to a French bank account? T.M.
French taxes: pay flat rate or none at all? We have, for a long time, had the option of fixed rates of tax on investment income in France, known as PFL or pr茅l猫vement forfaitaire lib茅ratoire , or the choice of having the income taxed at income tax scale rates.
There鈥檚 little interest in 0% saving Last month I wrote about investing in property and discussed the need to keep some liquidity. Liquidity is all very well, but it is not currently very interesting 鈥� indeed, no member of society has been more neglected than savers.
Get off to a good 2018 by avoiding problems Here we are, at the start of another year. For many it is a time of looking forward, to what we expect 2018 to bring and how we can make it a happy and successful year.
Transferring between AV policies We have been in France for 16 years. We have an assurance vie in Luxembourg and another in the UK. The UK policy now contains practically nothing. Both have been set up for at least 10 years.
Delete old emails to save electricity Electricity network operator RTE offers advice on cutting consumption and costs as low temperatures lead to increased demand
Order heating oil before price rises Tax increase will add 鈧�90 to the average bill to refill a tank from the turn of the year
鈧�200 aid to help buy an e-bike Government steps in with grant to get people out of cars and cut pollution
You can save thousands on dental work by heading abroad - but watch out for the pitfalls Travelling to other countries for medical treatments that are costly and poorly reimbursed by France is becoming increasingly popular, but you should always seek out a reputable specialist firm
How to easily cut your heating bills Listed in this article are quick, easy and cheap ways to cut your heating bills!
