What is a central bank, and what is its role?
Heard of it, but not really sure what a central bank is? Find out what role this institution plays, and its influence on a country’s economy.
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Credit, debit, and prepaid cards—what’s the difference?
You use them every day but what is the difference, actually? Let’s get to the heart of the matter so you can decide what’s best for you.
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How long does a transfer take?
The SEPA initiative makes it easier to send euros between bank accounts, but transfers don’t always happen overnight.
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What is paid time off and how does it work?
What does PTO stand for and what do you need to know? Our guide explains the difference between paid time off and vacation.
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Your guide to understanding the policy rate in France
Let’s unpack the taux directeur—aka the policy rate. Understand how it affects your daily life in France with this simple guide.
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What’s the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Understand the difference between gross vs. net salary and learn what it means for your salary.
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What’s the difference between salary and hourly pay?
Trying to decide how you want to be paid? Weigh up the pros and cons to decide what’s best for you.
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What is it, really? How is it calculated? Learn about the different elements and compare annual salary to hourly rate.
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The minimum wage in France—everything you need to know
You’ve heard of SMIC but don’t know what it means? Read on to learn all about how the minimum wage is calculated in France—and much more!
4 min read
A salary is the money you’re paid to do a job. But there’s more to it than that. Our complete definition of salary includes how it works and what that means for you.
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Laptop insurance and tablet insurance—should you get covered?
Investing in insurance can wind up saving you big time. Here’s what to consider when insuring your devices.
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Insurtech—the new force taking on the insurance industry
Find out everything you need to know about Insurtech, the new disruptive force shaking up the insurance industry and how it might affect you.
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