Regulated Savings Accounts

Everything about regulated French savings accounts: Livret A, LDDS, LEP, PEL, CEL. Rates, limits, and emergency fund strategies.

Our guides on regulated savings accounts

CEL in 2026: Rate, Ceiling, How It Works and Eligibility

Complete guide to the Compte Epargne Logement (CEL) in 2026: 1.50% rate, 15,300 euro ceiling, how it works, taxation, housing loan rights, and comparison with the PEL.

10 min2026-01-20

How Much to Keep in Your Livret A? Ideal Amount in 2026

What is the ideal amount to keep in your Livret A in 2026? Calculation method based on your situation, common mistakes, and strategies for investing the surplus.

12 min2026-03-01

Emergency Fund: How Much to Set Aside in 2026?

Emergency fund in 2026: how much to save based on your income, which accounts to use, and what method to follow to avoid costly mistakes.

14 min2026-03-01

LDDS in 2026: Rate, Ceiling, and Complete Guide

LDDS in 2026: 2.40% rate, 12,000 euro ceiling, eligibility conditions, and how it works. Differences with the Livret A and its solidarity dimension.

11 min2026-02-01

LEP in 2026: France's Best-Paying Savings Account (3.5%)

LEP in 2026: exceptional 3.50% rate, 10,000-euro ceiling, income eligibility conditions, and strategies to make the most of this high-yield savings account.

12 min2026-02-01

Livret A in 2026: Rate, Ceiling, and How It Works

Livret A in 2026: current rate, 22,950-euro ceiling, detailed operation, taxation, and strategies to optimise your emergency savings.

14 min2026-02-01

Livret A or Fonds Euros: Which Safe Investment to Choose in 2026?

Livret A or fonds euros in life insurance: comparing returns, taxation, and availability to choose the best safe investment in 2026.

13 min2026-02-15

PEL in 2026: Rate, How It Works, and Is It Worth Opening One?

Plan Epargne Logement (PEL) in 2026: 1.75% rate, detailed operation, taxation, abolished State bonus, and analysis on whether the PEL is worth it.

13 min2026-01-20