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Money & Finance
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q2 2011
Sterling performed disappointingly against the euro throughout the second quarter, but over the medium term the Euro could still collapse.
19 Jul 2011
La Poste Ends Second Class International Service
The French post office is to end the second class international delivery of small packages.
17 May 2011
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q1 2011
Sterling experienced significant losses against the Euro throughout the first quarter of 2011, but there is still some uncertainty for the Euro, writes Ben Scott.
15 Apr 2011
Over €5000 in Fees to Gift My Property!
Are notaire fees really that high when you want to make a gift of property?
15 Mar 2011
Pets Health Insurance in France
Veterinary bills for your pets in France can be covered by an insurance policy, although the small print of such policies needs to be read with care.
01 Mar 2011
French Marriage Contracts and Your Children
A couple who concealed a change in their marriage contract from their children did not commit fraud, a French court has ruled.
15 Feb 2011
Foreign Bank Accounts Must be Declared
The obligation to declare foreign bank accounts is not contrary to EU law, a French court has ruled.
01 Feb 2011
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q4/10
Sterling experienced a mixed performance against the Euro for the majority of the final quarter of 2010, writes Ben Scott.
18 Jan 2011
Money Saving Tips for 2011
Times are tough for most of us these days, so here are our top ten money saving tips for 2011.
18 Jan 2011
Making a French Will
Making a will in France is not always necessary, but it is easy and cheap enough to accomplish if needed.
16 Nov 2010
Shock Announcement on Electricity Prices
The French government has announced a further rise in domestic electricity prices of 3% from January 2011, with more on the way.
02 Nov 2010
French Health and Social Security System
The French health and social security system is a spider's web of schemes and agencies, but you need to understand it if you are proposing to live in France.
15 Oct 2010
Will French Bank Charges Now Come Down?
French banks must soon start supplying a monthly statement of charges to their customers and adopt a uniform terminology, but will it result in cheaper services?
15 Oct 2010
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q3/10
Sterling performed steadily against the Euro for the majority of the third quarter before significant negative pressure finally forced it lower, writes Ben Scott.
15 Oct 2010
EDF Criticised Over Access to Social Tariff
EDF has been forced to widen access to its social tariff by the French energy ombudsman.
30 Sep 2010
French Price Comparison Sites
When you are looking for the cheapest price for a product what are the best price comparison sites in France?
30 Sep 2010
Electricity Tariffs: An Increase of 3.4%
After a 9.7% increase in gas prices in April, electricity prices increased by an average of 3.4% from 15th August, the largest rise since 2003.
01 Sep 2010
Life Insurance Options in France
There are three main life insurance options in France for leaving a capital sum to your partner or children.
17 Aug 2010
Payment By French Credit or Debit Card
Can a shop or restaurant in France refuse payment by bank card?
30 Jul 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review - Q2/10
Sterling performed significantly better in the second quarter of 2010 than at any stage since the onset of the economic downturn in August 2007, writes Ben Scott.
15 Jul 2010
