TREESTEP Blog
Investing, gamification and behavioral finance — articles to invest better and stay motivated for the long run.
Investing in AI in 2026: ETFs, stocks, or a bubble?
You may already be exposed to AI through your world ETF. AI ETFs, Nvidia, bubble risk: the honest take before you rush in.
ComparisonTrade Republic 2% savings vs Livret A
2% gross taxed vs 1.5% net tax-free: the honest after-tax comparison, and the real hierarchy for placing your savings in 2026.
GamificationGamified investing explained
How video game mechanics apply to stock market investing to keep you disciplined. Why it works and how TREESTEP uses it.
ComparisonThe 8 best portfolio tracker apps 2026
A complete comparison: free vs paid, simple vs advanced, and the only app that truly gamifies your investing experience.
Getting startedHow much to start investing in 2026?
The real answer: as little as €10 today. Minimums by broker, realistic amounts, and why consistency beats your starting capital.
ComparisonBoursorama vs Bourse Direct vs Trade Republic
An honest comparison of the 3 most popular brokers in France. Fees, PEA, interface — which one fits your profile?
ReviewRevolut for investing — my honest review
An appealing app, but what they don't tell you: no PEA, hidden fees and unfavorable taxation for French residents.
StrategyMy first ETF portfolio
A concrete example with 1 to 3 ETFs, PEA-friendly. Exactly what I wish someone had shown me to get started.
DebateStocks vs real estate: which actually returns more?
Real returns, leverage, taxes and liquidity — the real French comparison without the clichés.
Advice7 tips to start investing in stocks
Not platitudes. 7 concrete tips with immediate actions for real beginners who finally want to get started.
New — June 2026
Trade Republic PEA Review 2026
After 18 months live in France: fees, auto-invest plans, limitations (no PEA-PME), and our honest verdict. Best for beginners?
FIREThe FIRE Movement in France
Financial independence for real people. Real example: Marie, 28, developer, FIRE at 45. French advantages: PEA, healthcare, cost of living.
ComparisonCrypto vs ETF in 2026
BTC +850% vs MSCI World +112% over 5 years. But who held through -77%? An honest comparison with data from 2020 to 2025.
ComparisonBest Assurance-Vie in France 2026
Linxea Avenir 2, Lucya Cardif, Boursorama Vie, Nalo: fees, ETF catalog, and who each contract is best for.
FIRELiving Off Your Investments in France
€725K needed for €2,000/month via PEA vs €857K via CTO. The numbers by lifestyle, plus the 4 things people always underestimate.
PracticalHow to Invest Your Year-End Bonus
Priority order, PEA vs assurance-vie, lump sum or DCA: how to make the most of a windfall in France in 2026.
AnalysisIf You Had Invested €1,000 in 2014
MSCI World: €2,600. S&P 500: €2,850. CAC 40: €2,100. Gold: €1,950. Livret A: €1,130. Real 2014-2024 numbers.
TaxHow to Declare Stock Market Income in France (2026)
PEA, CTO, assurance-vie, foreign accounts: what to declare, when, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Step-by-step guide for French investors.
Tax7 Tax Mistakes Costing French Investors Thousands
Withdrawing from PEA too early, not opening PEA soon enough, ignoring the assurance-vie allowance: the real cost of France's most common investing tax traps.
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