Current Affairs & Insights
The “Current Affairs & Insights” category brings together ToitChezMoi resources focused on supportive co-living: offering a spare room in exchange for a caring presence and small everyday services.
It covers accommodation in exchange for services, practical organization, best practices, and key points to watch (framework, expectations, communication) to help hosts and cohabitants build a successful connection. You will also find insights on student housing, family life, childcare, and everyday mutual support.
Browse the articles to better understand this topic and move forward step by step, whether you are offering a room or looking for a more human housing solution.
The benefits of cohabitation for senior farmers
The rural world is undergoing a major transformation. Senior farmers, often isolated after a lifetime of hard work, face new challenges: loneliness, loss of autonomy, need for daily support. In this context, intergenerational cohabitation appears as a humane, supportive, and innovative solution. Especially thanks to arrangements like housing in exchange for […]
01/08/2025
Reducing your carbon footprint through cohabitation: what if living together was an eco-friendly solution?
At a time when the fight against climate change is becoming a global priority, rethinking our way of life is essential. Among the often overlooked but very effective solutions: cohabitation. Whether it is shared housing among friends, intergenerational housing, or cohabitation between people of different ages or between families, sharing the same roof […]
03/07/2025
Trends and innovations in home care: how technology and solidarity are changing the game
The home care sector is undergoing a revolution, with trends and innovations constantly emerging. Between an aging population, growing needs for support, and new expectations regarding services, it is becoming urgent to innovate. Fortunately, many solutions are emerging to make home care more humane, effective, and sustainable. […]
19/06/2025
Cohabitation and Social Innovation: when ToitChezMoi strengthens community ties
In an era marked by social isolation, the housing crisis, and the urgent need for solidarity, some simple ideas can cause real upheavals. This is the case with supportive cohabitation, which shows how cohabitation and social innovation, driven by platforms like ToitChezMoi, can transform our society. What if living together differently […]
06/06/2025
Bank account scams between individuals and how to protect yourself from them
Scams involving bank account details (RIB - Relevé d’Identité Bancaire) between individuals have become an increasing threat in our digital society. These banking frauds can have devastating financial consequences for the victims. This article explores the mechanisms of these scams and proposes effective protective measures to avoid falling into the trap. Understanding scams involving […]
13/02/2025
The tax benefits of cohabitation: Exploring financial aids and tax advantages.
Cohabitation is an increasingly popular solution in France. This is true not only for its economic and social advantages but also for the many tax benefits it offers. In particular, intergenerational cohabitation and home exchanges for services, like those offered by the platform ToitChezMoi.com, can allow you to benefit […]
26/10/2024
As a minor, can I be hosted for free?
As a young minor, finding free accommodation to pursue studies, an apprenticeship training, or an internship in a company can be a real challenge. However, one may wonder if a young person under 18 years old can, as a minor, be housed for free in exchange for services. It is important, however, to fully understand the […]
21/09/2024
Home presence, a necessary aid for Dependent and Independent people
The Necessity of Home Presence for Dependent and Independent People In our modern society, the issue of autonomy for elderly people and individuals in situations of dependency has become crucial. With the aging population, increased life expectancy, and the fragmentation of families, home assistance services for are […]
16/09/2024
Can I host refugees in my home?
What is called a "refugee"? A refugee is a person who flees their country because their life is in danger. The latter may be threatened for different reasons, such as differing political opinions or war. Not to be confused with a migrant. A migrant is a person who moves and changes countries for reasons other than that […]
05/05/2022
Go on vacation at a lower cost with Liligo!
You have decided to go on vacation, have already found a free accommodation solution but want to make sure to find the best plane ticket? In the jungle of flights, it is always difficult to find your way. We give you some tips that could be useful before taking the big leap. […]
19/08/2019
New increase in the cost of babysitting
With the start of the school year approaching, parents are looking for someone to take care of their child in their absence, but as in 2017, 2018 will see the cost of childcare increase. For reference, hourly rates in some regions: – Ile de France – €9.23/h – PACA – €9.06/h – Hauts-de-France – €8.36/h – Brittany – €8.26/h […]
23/08/2018
What should be known when moving?
Moving is an important step in everyone's life. And that's why it is crucial to prepare well, especially on the administrative side. Otherwise, you take risks. Especially since you will be required to complete these procedures no matter what. How to get organized? There are things to […]
12/07/2017