In a previous article, last year, I pondered upon the relative strength of France’s economy. For example, compared to Germany or the UK, France has certainly been less impacted by inflation. Furthermore, unemployment remains historically low. At 7.1%, unemployment is...
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How to Choose the Right Financial Adviser For Expats Living in France
Successful people seem to know that they need help and advice to achieve their goals. The first thing that they do is decide who their team is and who the key people are before moving forward with any project. It is how they work in business, and it is how they manage...
5 Short and Long Term Savings Plans in France
According to recent data from the Banque de France indicates that in January this year, over €500 billion was held collectively in people's current accounts, accruing minimal or no interest. When it comes to saving, this is a common trend as many savers opt for what...
Currency Strategy: Should You Use Euro or Sterling?
I do not view my profession to be a financial or political prophesier, channelling my inner Nostradamus, but to guide on sensible long-term financial planning and currency strategy, designed to stand the course, no matter what bedlam happens next. (Think Trussenomics,...
French economy looking healthier than the UK?
With talk of a recession in the UK reaching fever pitch, I have been asked to look at how the French economy is doing, including implications for savings and investments in both countries. Over the last two decades, perhaps longer, it could certainly be argued that,...
Planning for the end of the French tax year
The end of the year is here! Well not quite; in fact, as I sit here writing this, it is still mid-August, and I am staring at my heavily scorched, crispy yellow lawn, dreaming of rain! Some might comment, therefore, that it is a little early to be considering winter...
The economic impact of President Macron’s second term?
In terms of specific policies, there are one or two proposed changes that I will touch on in the latter part of this article; but the fact is, Mr Macron’s manifesto was relatively light in detail, so we do not know exactly what he wants to implement. However, at the...
General Outlook / Market Conditions – War in Ukraine & Inflation
The last few years we have seen great performance from stock markets and 2021 was no different, despite heavy market volatility. 2022 may be a different story, as far as market returns are concerned, as we saw Covid hit crazy numbers, albeit a less aggressive version,...
Inflation in France: What are the Most Important Takeaways?
You have no doubt all heard about the inflationary winds currently blowing through global economies, with rising energy prices arguably the most visible effect. The US is worst hit, with annual inflation to September running at around 5.4%. In the Euro area, the...
Exchange rates and moving currency: There is no Currency to a Poker Face!
When it comes to people’s concerns, one that comes up again and again is exchange rates. It seems that a fair majority of expats have a daily ritual of seeing what the rate is, so they can worry about it. Now we have smart phones, meaning that we can check in several...