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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

Crazy Broke Asians: 10 Asian Money Hacks for Surviving the Cost of Living Crisis

from Inside The Rice Cooker · host Chelsea Lin

We all grew up thinking our parents were a little extreme when it came to saving money. Hoarding takeaway containers. Always asking for discounts. Refusing to turn on the aircon.But in today’s cost of living crisis, maybe they weren’t so crazy after all.In this episode, I unpack the top 10 frugal hacks and habits many of us grew up with in Asian households and the deeper story behind them. From things we once found embarrassing to the survival skills we now rely on as adults, we explore why being ‘cheap’ might actually be one of our greatest strengths.

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