A Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA) is a regulated savings product that allows you to invest in a portfolio of shares of European companies. This article explains the PEA account in detail including some ETF examples.
Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA): Is it the best investment option in France? Read More »
The financial markets regulator in France, AMF has published the account fee caps applicable to a PEA account. So, Banks, Insurance companies, and brokerages cannot charge fees above these limits.
What are the maximum Fee limits for a PEA account in France? Read More »
In France, there are two sales periods of 4 weeks each. Winter discount sales in January. Summer discount sales are usually organized between June and July.
Shopping: French summer discount sales period in 2024 #Soldes Read More »
Are you planning to relocate to France or recently arrived in the country?. Opening a bank account is one of the basic things to do after reaching the country. This article covers the basic steps required for opening a bank account in France.
Banking: Opening a Bank Account in France Read More »
The various social benefits from the French government and the employer allowances mentioned in this article are either totally or partially exempted from the French income tax declaration.
Tax : Do I have to declare the various social benefits and employer allowances? Read More »
A summary of the various savings accounts offered by Banks in France. Some are tax-free, while others are taxed 30 % flat tax or according to your income tax bracket.
Banking: Types of Savings Accounts in France Read More »
Summary of the Monetary policy decisions by the Governing Council of European Central Bank on 14th December 2023.
ECB’s Governing Council holds interest rates steady – Dec 2023 Read More »
Summary of the Federal Reserve Press Conference on 13th December 2023.
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady – Dec 2023 Read More »
Since 7th December 2023, Revolut France has started providing the relevé d’identité bancaire (RIB) with IBAN to its customers in France.
Banking – Revolut starts providing RIB with IBAN to customers in France Read More »
People often ask me about various investment options in France and it is one of the most common FAQs. So, I will be sharing regular updates of my personal finance portfolio. This can serve as a good example for people, who are beginning thier investment journey.
My Personal Investment Portfolio Update no.2 – Oct 2023 Read More »