Hacks are automatically invented when one is poor. Money makes everyone wise. Poor people develop their own ways of spending money wisely. Some people shared their money-saving hacks on an online platform.
1. Free Lunch and Movie
One commentator shared that in his school time, some schools offer free lunches in summer camps. It was their marketing technique. His father used to take him and his sister to these lunches. After that, they head toward the theatre to watch the movie. At that time, he feels like a rich boy who can afford high-class lunches and movies daily. But over time, he came to know that he was poor. Lunches in school for free and theatre movie was because there was a discount on the parent ticket.
2. Tampon Machine
One man shared that his office has a tampon machine in the lady's washroom. This tampon is five times less than the market price. This was a scheme to support women. Once a month, he engages himself in work to stay late in the office. And when nobody is there, he fills a grocery bag with these tampons for his wife. He claimed that this saves a lot of their money.
3. Using Tickets Again and Again
A gentleman shared a ridiculous story in the comments. He stated that their bus ticketing system carries the day's date on the tickets as a variable. The rest of the ticket remains the same. When the ticket is used once, the user keeps it safe. People save these tickets neat and clean. Throughout the year, a lot of tickets are collected. And for the next year, they enjoy fare-free travel by using last year's tickets.
4. Mini Burgers at Burger King
Hacks are invented automatically when someone is poor. A boy shared his emotional story. He stated that when he was 12 years, he always asked his mom to get him at burger king. In those days, burger kin had a deal of 2 mini burgers for two kids. They always went and purchased this deal. 1.5 burgers for him and half for his mother. His mother fills herself with refilling soda.
5. Waiting for the Yearly Discount
Yearly discount markets are very common everywhere. Once a year, a big market is established with reduced prices. One participant shared that they never ever purchase anything other than this market. If they need someone, they make a list of it. They make a list for a year. And then do shopping in this yearly discount market.
6. 5-Piece Breakfast
One young boy shared that his whole childhood witnessed poverty. His dad left him, his four other siblings, and his mother many years back. Since that time, they have been struggling to survive. The only refreshment they have is the Sunday breakfast. Near their house, a local cafe offer two free breakfasts with three ordered breakfasts. And every Sunday, they rush to grab this deal. This five-piece breakfast is divided into six family members.
7. Only Noodles
An office boy shared that his colleague was in very poor condition in the last few years. He was debited with rent, utility bills, and food shortage. He shared once that he is surviving on hot water and noodles. Because he once read somewhere noodles take time to digest. So that he could not feel hungry for a long time, he did so to collect money to pay home rent.
8. Candy Bar vs. Coca Cola
One girl shared that he loved candy bars so much in her childhood. And every time they visit the grocery store, she asks her mother to purchase a candy bar. And always her mother replies that the candy bar would end up in just a few hours. And she will have a taste of it for one day. On the other hand, if they buy coca cola, they will use it for many days. Now the choice is hers. And she always voted for coca cola.
9. Powdered Milk From Donation
Powdered milk was very common in the 90s, a man commented. Even the manufacturing companies always donate the powder milk packets to charity. Thus people mostly get this product for free. He added that was why his whole family is an expert in dry milk recipes. And they had dry milk tea frequently when he was a kid.
10. Picking Cans for McDonald's
A boy shared that every Sunday, they go on a can-picking walk. He, his sister, and his father pick soda cans and sell them for some bucks. And in the evening, when enough bucks are collected. They head towards the McDonald's. And order one burger and a coffee, a burger for two siblings, and a coffee for dad.
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