Erick

Erick is an Industrial Engineer who has worked several years in a global company (part of CAC40), in IT and business transformation roles. He has been living in France since 2006 and has self-educated himself during all these years about personal finances. Erick is passionated about it and has provided support to multiple colleagues, family and friends on this topic.

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What are the different savings accounts in France?

Wondering what are the different savings accounts in France available for you?  Some are centrally controlled by the government and  offering very interesting benefits but under specific conditions. Therefore, it is important for you to understand the different options available before making a decision about which one to open.  In this blog, we will walk you

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What is a ‘PEE – Plan d’Epargne Entreprise’ in France?

If you are working in France, your company may propose to you to participate within their  ‘Plan d’Epargne Entreprise’ – PEE (company savings plan). For us, it has been a great opportunity to save and invest while profiting its tax advantages.  Its success is reflected on the fact that more than 31% of French employees

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What is ‘intéressement et participation’ in France?

What is ‘intéressement et participation’ in France? If you work for a medium to large French company you will be hearing your colleagues talking about ‘intéressement et participation’, normally during the 2nd quarter of the year.  Good news! this is more money for you! Let’s understand a bite more…  Table of Contents What is ‘Intéressement et participation’

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What is a Livret A saving account in France?

What is Livret A saving account in France? It is a special saving account regulated by the state. Why is so special? Because it has an attractive interest rate, availability, tax exempt and zero risk. This explains why there are 55 Millions Livrets A in France, which is almost a ratio of 1 per person.

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What is PEA Plan d’Epargne en Action in France?

What is PEA Plan d’Epargne en action in France? Why is it so popular? What are the key advantages? Risks?  We will explain in this post how this plan works based in our experience and knowledge, to help you decide if it is the right investment vehicle for you while living in France. Let’s start…   Table

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What are the best stock brokers in France?

As an investor living in France, you may be wondering what are the best stock brokers in France to manage your local and international stocks. What is the criteria to select one?  We will share in this blog our own experience and analysis with key information to help you choosing the best for you.  Table of

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