Are you frugal or do others call you a penny pincher?
Speaking of pennies, would you pick up one on the ground?
Do you cook for yourself and eat leftovers several times in a week or do waiters at your favorite restaurants know you by name and what you normally order … and know not to ask if you want a box for what’s still on your plate?
As credit card debt across the United States climbs and shoppers face rising prices, it may be time to take a look at what some people have described as “poor people” habits.
Viral Reddit posts asks about ‘poor people habit’
A recent Reddit post asked, “What is a ‘poor people’ habit you’ll never stop doing, no matter how rich you get?”
The post went viral with more than 17,000 upvotes, 12,000 comments, and dozens of habits contributed by Redditors.
It ranks among the most commented posts of the year in the r/AskReddit community.
Share your favorite ‘poor person’ habit
Before we get into some of the habits shared on the Reddit post, we wanted to ask you what habit helps you save money? Are they habits you would keep no matter how much money you have?
Do residents in Florida share the same habits as others around the U.S. or are Floridians different? (Don’t answer that!)
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Habits of cheap/stingy/frugal/wise people to help you save money
No matter what you call the people who practice these habits, you may be able to pick up some ideas to help you save some money. If it doesn’t sound like much, remember it all adds up over time.
Here are some of the items from the viral Reddit post. Want to see more?
Favorite cost-saving meals
A common theme in the viral post were favorite low-budget meals, including:
Full disclosure: I practice many of these habits
In writing this story, I joked with family I saw many of my habits reflected in others, including:
Happy saving and I look forward to ideas you share!
Contributing: Daniel de Visé, USA Today
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Would you pick up a penny on the ground, eat leftovers? Share your money-saving habits
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Naples Daily News
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