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The French PFU Flat Tax: How 30% Actually Breaks Downtaxation
Intermediate

The French PFU Flat Tax: How 30% Actually Breaks Down

France's default investment tax — 30% on dividends, interest and capital gains outside tax wrappers. What it covers, what it skips, and when the progressive option beats it.

taxation12 min read
PEA Tax After 5 Years: How French Social Contributions Actually Worktaxation
Intermediate

PEA Tax After 5 Years: How French Social Contributions Actually Work

What changes at the 5-year mark, why 17.2% remains, how the CSG/CRDS/social levy breakdown works, and the small habits that make the most of the wrapper.

taxation9 min read
Taxing Wealth in France 2026: A Guide for Each Type of Assettaxation
Intermediate

Taxing Wealth in France 2026: A Guide for Each Type of Asset

From the flat tax to the IFI, every asset type in France has its own rules. The plain-language map for residents and expats, with examples and limits.

taxation10 min read
Inflation and Wealth: Protect Your Purchasing Powerwealth management
Intermediate

Inflation and Wealth: Protect Your Purchasing Power

How inflation affects each asset type, why nominal returns are misleading, and how to measure the real performance of your wealth.

wealth management9 min read
Wealth at 30: Where Do You Stand and How to Build From Herewealth management
Beginner

Wealth at 30: Where Do You Stand and How to Build From Here

Average net worth at 30, key milestones, common mistakes and a practical method to build a solid financial foundation in your thirties.

wealth management9 min read
PEA & ETFs in France 2026: What the 5-Year Rule Really Meansinvestment
Beginner

PEA & ETFs in France 2026: What the 5-Year Rule Really Means

The French PEA explained for residents and expats: how the wrapper works, the often-misunderstood 5-year clock, and what it changes for long-term investors.

investment9 min read

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