In a context of general price increases, purchasing power is one of the main concerns of the French.
Coming from all walks of life, some have agreed to open their accounts (salaries, income, expenses) to us for a series of testimonials.
They also share their ideas for increasing purchasing power.
When he scrolls through his bank statement, the list of his meals out, Arnaud, 48-year-old mayor, only sees small expenses.
“Kebab, tacos, pizzeria… Ah, a brasserie!
exclaims the man who was elected mayor for the first time in 2014 in a town of nearly 13,000 inhabitants.
In total, he spends 100 euros per month for these meals.
“I try not to show any outward sign of wealth, it's to be avoided.
I paid, for the first time in my life last year, a starred restaurant to my parents, ”reveals the city councilor, installed in a department bordering Île-de-France.
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