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62% of employees have reduced their short- and long-term savings contributions amid high inflation and concerns about a possible recession. Moreover, 71% of employees said money-related stress has negatively affected their work and personal lives, a 7% increase from 2021.

And while we at Bored Panda don't have the instruments to change the monetary policy, there is something we can do to help the situation. Have a laugh about it. After all, humor makes everything better, doesn't it? So this time, we invite you to join us in exploring the subreddit 'Frugal Jerk.'

Its 147k members constantly share memes about being poor, often taking things to ridiculously extreme levels to accentuate the painful realities of bills, taxes, and everything else related to personal finances.

"We, the proud few who stand on the cutting edge of frugality. We hold our heads high as we steal toilet paper, shoplift lentils, reuse condoms, syringes, and drink our own piss to save multiple dollars each year," the people behind the online community write in its about section.

So continue scrolling to check everything out and don't miss the chat we had about spending and saving with Doug Nordman, who managed to retire at 41 and now runs the website Military Financial Independence and is the author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement.

#1

When The Machines Try To Take Over

When The Machines Try To Take Over

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Buren
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sell that roomba and get a room full of popcorn

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    How To Furnish A Home

    How To Furnish A Home

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    Becky Klebe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out the Johnny Cash song, "One Piece at a Time" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uErKI0zWgjg

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    Nordman told Bored Panda the biggest mistake he sees people make in their early steps toward financial independence is trying too hard.

    "Frugality is challenging and fulfilling, and it's sustainable," he said. "Deprivation has its uses (paying off credit-card debt) but it can lead to burnout. Strive for work/life balance, lead a quality of life that makes you enjoy the journey, and put your investing in autopilot."

    #3

    Saving Money This Christmas

    Saving Money This Christmas

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    #4

    Could Becoming A Murderous Clown Be The Secret To The Ultimate Frugal Lifestyle?

    Could Becoming A Murderous Clown Be The Secret To The Ultimate Frugal Lifestyle?

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    Wood Carver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pennywise, the ultimate millennial life hacker... would like to add wears one outfit, travels primarily at night to reduce idling and traffic, not only advocates for population reduction but takes an active role in reducing the cost of living in his community by restricting a landlords ability to increase rent what with all the dead kids, and eventually he finishes almost every meal he's started really reducing food waste.

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    #5

    It's The Thought That Counts 😍😍😍

    It's The Thought That Counts 😍😍😍

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    It's easy to form bad financial habits. For example, a 2021 study found that panic buying transformed into impulsive buying.

    The survey of 2,000 online shoppers, commissioned by Slickdeals and conducted by OnePoll discovered that Americans impulsively spend an average of $276 every month. (That adds up to an extra $3,312 spent every year and about $198,720 in a lifetime.)

    The most common spontaneous emotional purchases were food and groceries (48%), household items (42%), clothing (40%), and coffee (33%).

    #6

    Live Frugal, Die Frugal

    Live Frugal, Die Frugal

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    #7

    Tip: How To Do Laundry For Free!

    Tip: How To Do Laundry For Free!

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    #8

    Save A Fortune In Christmas Presents

    Save A Fortune In Christmas Presents

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    Just Jeff
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New Years Goal: Rekindle old friendships that I've recently ruined

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    #9

    How To Get Absolutely Hammered (In A Frugal Manner)

    How To Get Absolutely Hammered (In A Frugal Manner)

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    To get rid of these pesky (and often expensive) habits, we need to be mindful about our budgets.

    "Start by understanding your spending," Nordman suggests. "If it's valuable to you then you're willing to work for the extra years of life energy to pay for it."

    #10

    If You’re Not Part Of The Economic Elite That Can Afford To Flush

    If You’re Not Part Of The Economic Elite That Can Afford To Flush

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    InvincibleRodent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody sing it with me: Boss makes a dollar while I make a dime, that's why I poop on company time.

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    #11

    Cat Trying To Collect Insurance

    Cat Trying To Collect Insurance

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    Smiley_Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat: Oh no i have been hit with this car. I will need to collect $5,000,000 from you

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    #12

    Deli Meat And A/C Are For Fat Cats

    Deli Meat And A/C Are For Fat Cats

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    Buren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He dares. Just not as quick as you want him to.

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    #13

    It's The Perfect Crime

    It's The Perfect Crime

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    Bored_Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got us in the first half, not gonna lie

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    "If it's wasted spending then cut it ruthlessly and invest it in your retirement accounts. Here's the important part: automate your investing so that it's a habit you won't have to decide with every paycheck," Nordman added.

    "You used to be a person who lived only for today. Now you’re the person who’s stacking new habits for a better life."

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    #14

    Not A Bad Idea

    Not A Bad Idea

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    Katy Cordeth
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro tip: Defer his second birthday for another year. In the meantime, teach him rudimentary reading/math skills and other stuff. By the time he enters kindergarten, your 'four-year-old' (who's actually five at this point) will be more academically advanced than his peers and the teachers will assume he's gifted. If you're worried he'll be taller than his classmates, limit his diet to non-nutritional food to keep his height down. That's what I did with my three boys. Although it would also work for girls.

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    #15

    5 Dollar Thrift Store Chair. On Mondays Everything Is Half Off So We Got It For $2.50. Upon Bringing It Inside We Found $3.88 In The Cushions. #blessed

    5 Dollar Thrift Store Chair. On Mondays Everything Is Half Off So We Got It For $2.50. Upon Bringing It Inside We Found $3.88 In The Cushions. #blessed

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    #16

    Join The Revolution, Brothers

    Join The Revolution, Brothers

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    radioactivecandy (they/them)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aight (dirtifies) (edit: ty for all the likes and compliments, pandas!)

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    #17

    This Wendy Person Is Clearly An Elitist Fatcat!

    This Wendy Person Is Clearly An Elitist Fatcat!

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how broke do you have to be to not afford 50 cents

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    It looks like people have been increasingly interested in saving (or earning) an extra dollar. At least on the internet.

    For example, membership on the subreddit r/FinancialPlanning grew 87% between June 2020 and 2021 to more than 241,000.

    And in the past year, it nearly doubled, reaching 423,000.

    #18

    This Genius Has A Good Idea About Keeping Rent Low

    This Genius Has A Good Idea About Keeping Rent Low

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have told this story before. Moved into a new house in new neighbor hood. I was outside cleaning my throw rugs with an oldtimey wire thing. Cop pulls up, asks me if i heard anything, they have had reports of gunfire. No, i havent. He drove away. I thought " where have i moved to?" . Picked up the rug beater, hit the carpet. Oh.. um my bad. Beat the carpets a little less vigourously from then on.

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    #19

    How To Get Free Grapes

    How To Get Free Grapes

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    #20

    My Father, Smuggling Cheese Slices Into A Local Burger Joint, Rebelling Against Their $.60 Upcharge... Resist!!!

    My Father, Smuggling Cheese Slices Into A Local Burger Joint, Rebelling Against Their $.60 Upcharge... Resist!!!

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    #21

    Imagine Thinking You're Poor When You Have Four Whole Slices Of Bread!

    Imagine Thinking You're Poor When You Have Four Whole Slices Of Bread!

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    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is hella legit... specially when the lights are off because they were Too Much

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    For investing-specific conversations and news, over 2.1 million users turn to r/investing. (That subreddit's membership grew 83% between June 2020 and 2021.)

    Then there's the subreddit r/personalfinance with a whopping 16.6 million-member army that hosts conversations about anything and everything related to spending, earning, saving, and investing.

    So there's much more than memes to discover. Although these are savage, not gonna lie.

    #22

    Practical Thinking

    Practical Thinking

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    #23

    This Guy Understands Us

    This Guy Understands Us

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    Buren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But is yours look realistic enough?

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    #24

    Look At Mr Fancy Pants Here With Tupperware. I Use Leaves To Carry My Food

    Look At Mr Fancy Pants Here With Tupperware. I Use Leaves To Carry My Food

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    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tupperware at our place is any plastic container with a lid that fits.

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    #25

    Lpt: Peel All Produce Before Weighing To Save $$$ At The Grocery Store

    Lpt: Peel All Produce Before Weighing To Save $$$ At The Grocery Store

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    Eva Kašu
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learn how to use photoshop - priceless

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    #26

    Saving On Graduation Pics

    Saving On Graduation Pics

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually did this. Just kept the samples of my senior pictures. Luckily only small watermark in corner.

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    #27

    Easy Grill

    Easy Grill

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    Alan Green
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before anybody actually tries this. That's likely made from galvanized steel. You could get zinc poisoning or worse if other metals/compounds are present.

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    #28

    I Got Outed As A Fat Cat

    I Got Outed As A Fat Cat

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    Fuzzies
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can only focus on the 1% battery 💀

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    #30

    I Already Live In A Cardboard Box And Don't Eat, When Do I Get The Money???

    I Already Live In A Cardboard Box And Don't Eat, When Do I Get The Money???

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    #31

    Found This And Thought It Was Fitting

    Found This And Thought It Was Fitting

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    alias D.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both of those 2/2 of this post make me uncomfortable

    #33

    Finally Had My New Pool Installed. Nice Knowing You Jerks!

    Finally Had My New Pool Installed. Nice Knowing You Jerks!

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    #34

    Stickin' It To Those Goodyear Big-Wigs

    Stickin' It To Those Goodyear Big-Wigs

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    #35

    Next Time You Are Visiting Someone's Home, Try To Get Yourself Alone With Their Toaster. A Great Bounty Awaits You

    Next Time You Are Visiting Someone's Home, Try To Get Yourself Alone With Their Toaster. A Great Bounty Awaits You

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    BasedWang12.3
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet this would be great with cream cheese

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    #36

    Fellers I'm Set For Life! I Found A Beverage With Infinite Servings Therefore Infinite Calories

    Fellers I'm Set For Life! I Found A Beverage With Infinite Servings Therefore Infinite Calories

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    #37

    You Know The Vibes

    You Know The Vibes

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    Buren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are cheaper alternatives for salt and wet tissues. Don't do it half way, Zayn.

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    #38

    Today I'm Mortgage Free At 27!

    Today I'm Mortgage Free At 27!

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    a fruity dream of delusion
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh hey, my house is like that too! i was able to save a little and upgrade to an Amazon box though… 😎😎

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    #39

    Instant Breakfast! Eat That You Fat-Cat Bastards!

    Instant Breakfast! Eat That You Fat-Cat Bastards!

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's already a bite taken, so clearly this a communal waffle. Take your bite and get out of line, DON'T BE GREEDY.

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    #40

    The Gods Smile On Me Today

    The Gods Smile On Me Today

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    #41

    Now Who's Really Controlling The World??

    Now Who's Really Controlling The World??

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    #42

    Arrivederci, Suckers! I Just Scored Some Sweet Waterfront Property. Off To Join The 1%!

    Arrivederci, Suckers! I Just Scored Some Sweet Waterfront Property. Off To Join The 1%!

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    #43

    Holy S**t Guys, This Ice Cream Store Has A Cup Of Sample Spoons Covered In Free Ice Cream Just Sitting There

    Holy S**t Guys, This Ice Cream Store Has A Cup Of Sample Spoons Covered In Free Ice Cream Just Sitting There

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    #44

    These Crumpets I Found Behind The Tesco Came With Free Antibiotics To Cure My Infection!

    These Crumpets I Found Behind The Tesco Came With Free Antibiotics To Cure My Infection!

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