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Money & Finance
French Household Insurance Rules to Change
The French Government has announced that it is to introduce major changes to the system of household insurance for natural disasters, such as major storms, flooding and ground movement.
01 Feb 2007
French Bank Condemned for Unfair Contract
The French bank Société Générale has been found guilty in the French courts of including unfair clauses in the terms of its contract for a bank account and bank card.
17 Jan 2007
French Wood Prices Go Up in Smoke
Expats accustomed to sitting out a cold French winter in front of their wood burner, face large increases in their fuel bill this year.
17 Jan 2007
French Bank Savings Accounts
We all know that spending money is much better fun than saving it, but, if you relocate to France on a small income and a pile of capital, then you are going to need to find somewhere to earn interest on your cash.
19 Dec 2006