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People who are broke share the great lengths they've gone to save money. – Photo credit: Canva

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

People share the ‘brokest’ things they did to save money and their stories are a generational time capsule

Emily Shiffer

1/26/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026