Money

The Connexion's Money section provides news updates and articles on topics from currency exchange to insurance, taxation to banking, mortgages, pensions and inheritance.

Who is eligible for France’s new expected €100 fuel aid?

Up to five million drivers could benefit provided they use their car for work

Ten million people in France to see tax debit on bank account today

Unpaid tax on 2022 revenue is being withdrawn either in a lump sum or in four instalments

How much will electricity tariffs rise in France in 2024?

A forecast from the energy commission president was seized upon as an ‘announcement’ of a 10-20% rise but will bills really go up that much?

Why are home and car insurance premiums set to rise in France?

Damage during recent riots should not impact the cost of insurance, experts say, but premiums are expected to increase for other reasons

See how much drivers pay in tax when buy petrol or diesel in France

Price at the pump in France is rising but nearly half of the amount paid is tax

8 useful dates to know for rest of year for your finances in France

The fiscal calendar runs from January to December in France. As the year winds down, here are the dates to remember

How much has the ‘rubbish bin’ tax for French homes risen this year?

In line with rises in the taxe foncière across France, the taxe sur les ordures ménagères, which pays for bin collection, has risen too. We look at how much it has risen and why.

Confirmed: French income tax bands will rise to avoid higher bills

The increase will be one of the largest in recent years, linked to steep cost-of-living rises

Beware: crooks are back with scam over French tax payments

New warning from the tax authorities over fake text offers which inform people of tax rebates. They are a scam to get your banking details

Taxe foncière explainer: Who pays and the exemptions

Taxe foncière is the main local property tax and it is due for most homeowners, though exemptions do exist

Impôt, redevance, taxe: understand the subtle differences in French

Language distinctions relate to how different levies are used (but some do have illogical names even so)

Excess charges for home services in French homes

Only half of the actual cost of the service should be taken within certain payment ceilings

Woman ‘too old’ for French life insurance despite paying for 37 years

The centenarian had her policy cancelled and was then judged ‘too old’ for another one

Millions of families in France receive ‘return to school’ grants today

Eligibility is based on overall household income - we explain

Fraud victim filed complaint too late for refund, says French bank

There are two types of bank transfer fraud in France with different timeframes to act

Neobank N26 gives customers in France local IBAN numbers

The German bank hopes money transfers will become easier - but it will change how customers declare their account on tax returns

Money-saver: Sports gear at a discount in France

Lack of funds are no longer a reason not to keep active, thanks to an association that collects and sells used sporting equipment

Help to claim all benefit entitlements from some French authorities

The three-year initiative will trial ways to reduce billions of euros in unclaimed aid

French benefit explainer: ‘Allocation de rentrée scolaire’

We look at who is eligible for the ‘back-to-school’ grant, how to apply and how much is available

How to get a €200 payout from the French government for car sharing

We show you how offering up a place on your next trip can earn you some money

Scam warning as French tax authorities begin sending out refunds

Here is how the refunds work and how to avoid falling victim to a swindle

Electricity bills to rise in France as price rise protection reduced

They are expected to increase by around €150 per year on average for households on regulated tariffs