People Who Were Once Poor, Tell Us The “Money-Saving” Tricks You Still Do Even Though You Make A Lot More Money

Growing up without a lot of money can impact our behaviors, perspectives, and how we handle our everyday routine. But if some of us do start making a higher income as we get older, it doesn’t truly mean those “frugal” habits will go away — in fact, they might stay with us for the long haul. Think: putting water in soap dispensers to make it last.

So we’re curious: If you grew up poor but now have money, tell us the “frugal” habits you still do to this day to save.

For example: even though you make more money now, you still find yourself calculating your groceries before you even get to the register.

Or maybe you still keep to-go containers from takeout to reuse as Tupperware.

Or finally, perhaps you learned to sew your own clothes when you were younger and still continue to use that habit to this day.

If you feel comfortable sharing, tell us the “frugal” habit you still do, even though you make more money now, in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below.

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