Purchasing power is the first concern of the French. Faced with soaring prices in all areas of daily life, many are struggling to make ends meet. Every month, they end up in the red and sacrifice their leisure budget to be able to pay their bills.
Fortunately, there are plenty of tips for spending less and better. Changing your consumption habits in terms of energy or food, renegotiating your insurance contracts, your telephone subscriptions, and even your loans can be good for your wallet.
To know more, Sidonie Bonnec receives Caroline Peneau. She is head of the environmental department at the magazine I’m interested. She led the case 1001 tips to spend less and better to be found in the new issue.
Energy, an expense that weighs heavily in the budget
The energy bill continues to rise. On average, it represents 2,900 euros per year and per household in France.
Heating is what costs the most expensive by representing 62% of the bill. However, it is possible to reduce its cost. For example, providing one’s home withbetter insulation can generate a saving of 80%. For those who do not want to engage in expensive work, it is also possible to turn down the heating and put on sweaters in winter. Reducing the heating by 1°C reduces the bill by 7% and installing a programmable room thermostat reduces fuel consumption by 15%.
Electricity is also a cost item that should not be overlooked. It is increasingly present in our daily lives. Each household has, on average, a hundred electrical appliances, from the mixer to the air conditioner through the connected speakers. Most power hungry are the refrigerator, the washing machine and the dryer. When buying, do not hesitate to choose the models top rated on the energy label, even if they cost more.