Extreme Couponer Explains Why Savings Strategy Isn't Accessible for Everyone

In a recent viral video, TikTok creator CouponWithKimba, an self-proclaimed 'extreme couponer,' has shed light on a lesser-discussed aspect of the popular money-saving strategy: its financial inaccessibility for low-income individuals. The video, which stitches a previous clip asserting that 'couponing doesn't work for the poor,' sees Kimba agreeing with this sentiment. "No one talks about the fact that couponing only works for you if you have the money to spend," Kimba stated in her video. She elaborated on the common practice of needing to invest upfront cash to receive rewards or cash back, citing a current deal at CVS involving Colgate toothpaste. According to Kimba, consumers would need to spend approximately $22 at the register to acquire $40 worth of toothpaste and receive $20 back in 'ExtraBucks.' Kimba emphasized that this initial outlay is a significant barrier for many. "Not everyone has room in their budget to front cash in exchange for extra bucks," she explained. She drew on her own past experiences, recalling a time as a graduate student when she lacked the $20 to invest in a year's supply of toothpaste. "That was not helpful for me," she noted, underscoring that couponing is not a feasible option for everyone.

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