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Gold, jewelry, paintings: the end of bank vaults raises a real issue regarding wealth preservation

Gold, jewelry, paintings: the end of bank vaults raises a real issue regarding wealth preservation

August 25, 2026

Banks are closing their vaults one after another. For owners of physical gold, watches, or works of art, this is not an issue...

Gold: The yellow metal is rebounding, but is still down 4.3% since January

Gold: The yellow metal is rebounding, but is still down 4.3% since January

August 11, 2026

After four months of decline, gold rebounded by more than 4% on August 6 amid hopes for an agreement between Washington and Tehran. This surge sums up the situation ...

After the heat wave, one in four French people is more inclined to move

After the heat wave, one in four French people is more inclined to move

July 21, 2026

The heat waves in May and June have strengthened the desire among 26% of French people to move to a climate-friendly environment, according to the survey ...

Financial literacy is being introduced in middle school: but who teaches adults?

Financial literacy is being introduced in middle school: but who teaches adults?

June 30, 2026

At the start of the 2026 school year, the Educfi passport will be rolled out to all 4ᵉ-grade classes. This is a welcome step forward, but it also serves as a mirror: if we consider it useful to...

Wealth Management Holdings: The 20% Tax on "Dormant" Assets

Wealth Management Holdings: The 20% Tax on "Dormant" Assets

January 27, 2026

This is one of the most controversial measures in the 2026 budget bill. The government is imposing a 20% tax on certain assets held by...

Taxation of Investments Driven by Passion: Increased Transparency and Oversight

Taxation of Investments Driven by Passion: Increased Transparency and Oversight

March 18, 2025

"Hobby" investments—which include, among other things, jewelry, works of art, collectibles, precious metals, and rare wines—have long benefited from...

An Expert's 9 Secrets for Cheaper Ski Lodging

An Expert's 9 Secrets for Cheaper Ski Lodging

Dec. 24, 2024

Faced with an uncertain economic climate, many French people are hesitant to book their ski vacations this year. According to Hervé Paccard, director of the...

Auctions are attracting more and more French people

Auctions are attracting more and more French people

Dec. 3, 2024

Long perceived as the exclusive domain of wealthy collectors and million-dollar works of art, auctions are now attracting a much...

Christmas Budget: How Much Will the French Spend?

Christmas Budget: How Much Will the French Spend?

Nov. 5, 2024

The average budget for Christmas gifts in 2024 is €261.40, up from €245.50 in 2023, according to a Havas study. However, 40%...

The Shared Gift: A Solution for Planning the Transfer of Your Estate

The Shared Gift: A Solution for Planning the Transfer of Your Estate

May 27, 2024

 
A shared gift is the preferred option for avoiding conflicts during the probate process, particularly with regard to real estate, as it allows for the preservation of the j...

The List of the Most Stolen Cars in France

The List of the Most Stolen Cars in France

April 16, 2024

Vehicle thefts in France rose by 11.1% in 2023, with a total of 70,649 cases reported, according to the survey published by the GIE ...

Donations to churches are now tax-deductible

Donations to churches are now tax-deductible

02 Avr 2024

The new 2024 budget law has temporarily increased the tax deduction for donations made toward the preservation or restoration of cultural heritage...

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One in four first-time homebuyers buys a home with money from their family

One in four first-time homebuyers buys a home with money from their family

September 15, 2026

The first Nestenn Observatory on Real Estate Trajectories puts a number on a practice that everyone is familiar with but doesn't measure: 26.1% of first-time homebuyers...

European ETFs Have Seen Two Consecutive Months of Record Inflows

European ETFs Have Seen Two Consecutive Months of Record Inflows

September 15, 2026

After a record July at 49.4 billion euros, the market for Europe-based exchange-traded funds saw inflows of 43 billion euros in subscriptions...

One-third of French people have dipped into their savings to make ends meet

One-third of French people have dipped into their savings to make ends meet

September 15, 2026

A study conducted for XTB France by TGM Research examines the trade-offs households are making as the school year begins. The figure of interest to investors...

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