Retirement: few people know this, but with a pension of less than €1,500, you can benefit from 4 state aid programs.

3. Simple allowance: a little-known alternative

It is aimed particularly at people who have contributed little in France or who are not eligible for standard benefits. Again, the application is not automatic: you must submit a file to the social services department in your region.

It may seem administrative, sometimes discouraging, but tell yourself that it’s a bit like putting together a file for a mortgage loan: tedious at first, reassuring afterwards.