The banks’ broken promises on inheritance fees, the injustice of the pension reform for former TUC workers, a bonus of up to 800 euros for civil servants: here are the 3 pieces of information to remember on this Wednesday.
Inheritance bank fees: the decline has stalled
Put under pressure by the executive, the banks had (slightly) eased off in 2022 on a particularly irritating tariff line: estate processing fees, invoiced to the heirs of deceased customers. A short-term effort: in 2023, their average price is stable, 250 euros on average for a simple inheritance of 15,000 euros. In some banks, the bill is much dirtier (up to 450 euros), without us understanding what justifies such price differences. Worse, many banks continue to charge these fees when the DCD customer is a minor. Update on practices.
Inheritance fees levied by banks
The purchasing power bonus for civil servants is coming soon
The government’s promise dates back to at least last June. To relieve the budget of civil servants in the worst countries during periods of inflation, a exceptional bonus, of up to 800 euros, was announced. Good news: it will arrive in the bank accounts of most eligible agents with the October paycheck. Are you wondering if you are eligible and how much you could get? Here’s where to find the information.
Pension reform: the ex-TUC empty their bags
They are angry, angry even. In the 1980s, they carried out collective utility work (TUC), poorly paid despite the responsibilities and overtime. As part of the pension reform, the government promised them that this would be taken into account in the calculation of their pension. The promise was only partially kept. Two ex-TUC, united in association, empty their bags.