How being a tightass coupon clipper actually makes you poor

TLDR: worrying about saving a few dollars on a grocery shop (or getting a few bucks off a poverty fast food meal) distracts you from focussing on the big ticket items

And NO you can’t do both, that’s the entire point of the article

Inb4 povertycels


“ While you’re collecting points to get $50 off your next holiday or scouring aisles in the grocery store for discounts, you are probably not focused on problems that are worth more to you in the long run. Researching a better-performing super fund, learning about tax saving opportunities, or learning to invest, will have a bigger impact long-term than hunting for cheaper petrol.”

https://www.smh.com.au/money/saving/...02-p5jqfn.html