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Saving Money Can Be Hard To Afford

Buying in bulk and taking advantage of sales are great ways to save money on basic household goods, like toilet paper. But those savings are out of reach for many families who need them the most. We find out why poor people are paying more for toilet paper…and just about everything else.

Guest:

  • Dr. Yesim Orhun was the lead researcher on the study "Frugality is hard to afford." She is a professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
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