Topic: Salaries

Easy ways to make money and improve your finances.

Easy ways to make money and improve your finances

Improving your financial health and boosting your savings might be easier than you think. From joining the gig economy to selling your spare stuff, find out how to easily make and save more money.
6 min read
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What is annual salary?

What is it, really? How is it calculated? Learn about the different elements and compare annual salary to hourly rate.
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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’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.
5 min read
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The motherhood penalty: what is it and how can we combat it?

We know having kids costs money, but did you know that it actually reduces women’s earnings throughout their lives? Read on to learn about the motherhood penalty and what we can do to minimize it.
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Which Europeans saved and spent the most in 2021?

N26 data indicates that Spanish customers saved more in 2021 than their European counterparts—and European women were better at saving than men. For more saving and spending insights, read on.
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Your guide to paid internships in France

Learn about taxes, laws, and of course, financial compensation.
5 min read
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Filing your tax return in France as student

Are you a student filled with dread at the thought of filing your tax return? If so, don’t panic—our guide will tell you everything you need to know to file your tax return easily.
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When it comes to withdrawing money from an ATM or using your card abroad, foreign transaction fees could mean you’ll end up spending more than you anticipated.

5 things you need to know about unpaid leave in France

Want to put your career on hold for awhile, but unsure about asking for unpaid leave? Discover the conditions—and advantages—of unpaid leave in this handy guide.
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Everything you need to know about maternity leave in France

Are you expecting a new addition to the family and want to know more about maternity leave in France? We’re bringing you up to speed on maternity leave in France.
7 min read
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How to negotiate salary: 10 tips for a better job offer

Wondering how to negotiate salary for a new job, or how to ask for a raise in your existing role? Read on to discover our 10 top tips for getting the salary you deserve.
6 min read
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Your guide to paternity leave in France

Fathers living in France have the right to one month of paternity leave. Read on to discover the details about parental leave for new dads and secondary caregivers following the birth of their child.
6 min read
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Inflation compensation in France—what is it and who’s eligible?

Announced on October 21, 2021 by Prime Minister Jean Castex, inflation compensation is a new form of financial aid from the French government to be paid out to 38 million people in the coming months.
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