Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty
You shouldn’t feel bad about being frugal and trying to save money. If you’re struggling to pay your bills, it only makes sense to be practical with your purchases and steer clear of unnecessary indulgences. Of course, if you don’t mind getting dirty, you can scour through garbage bins to find hidden treasures.
In this person’s case, gold came in the form of Best Buy Bucks from McDonald’s. When the fast-food restaurant held a promotion giving $1 in Best Buy Bucks for every large soda and fries purchased, the OP realized that people were throwing them away. By digging through trash cans and redeeming these bucks, this guy could purchase his own computer for Christmas.