People Are Calling Out The Money-Saving Advice That They Personally Find Useless

Published: Feb 28, 2026 3:16 AM • Updated: Feb 28, 2026 3:43 AM • Original source

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"Meal prepping. Eating the same thing over and over makes me literally sad, then I avoid my own cooking that was a huge investment of time, money, and effort."

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"If there’s one thing I refuse to be frugal on, it’s beauty products. Lotion, shampoo and conditioner, soap. Even makeup, to a degree. The last thing I need is a rash or breakout from cheap stuff."