Reality

“I spent mine stocking up my home with staples from BJ’s Warehouse and tried to save some but my car needed repairing at the cost of $400. I was planning on saving some for car repairs anyway. I stocked up because my mom and I are trying to make ends meet and she is disabled and unable to work. I was hoping that by doing this it would free up enough money each month for gas. I also spent a little on bead – I make jewelry.”

Beth, 37, Clerical in education
Cleveland, Ohio