Gas, gas, rents, charges ... prices are rising and wages are not moving. Whether testing cosmetics in laboratories or tasting ready meals for major agrifood brands, Philippe and AnneMarie have each found a way to make ends meet. As for Gaëlle, since she was on maternity leave, her income has decreased. It must compensate: she became a specialist in reimbursed purchases and promotional offers. Vincent, a slender budget student, also feeds himself by testing cooked dishes. But his greatest pleasure is to make money on the back of his banker. Legally, he uses the rules of the consumer society, diverting them to his advantage. The kings of free are today more and more numerous. It is impossible to give an exact figure: no statistic records them accurately. To enter these networks only one solution: word of mouth. One thing is certain, Philippe, Vincent, Gaëlle and AnneMarie have made their accounts. And their savings are far from negligible: between 200 and 300 euros per month.

Authors: Frédérique Mergey Cédric Fouré.