The World Bank - Working for a world free of poverty
This blog is maintained by the South Asia Region of the World Bank Group. Its goal is to exchange ideas on how to end poverty in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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social stigma
Social stigma is severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms. Social stigma often leads to marginalization. In addition, it may also affect the economic aspect of living.A lot of people are looking to start saving money. Well, CNN has some easy tips to start saving money, and they are simple and very smart. First, pay cash for groceries instead of using a debit card. It sets a concrete limit on funds, and if you keep under budget, it's almost like a payday loan to yourself. Another tip is to use a scooter in lieu of a car for short trips. They are electric, have little upkeep and don't cost much to get. Another good one is to bring your own wine to restaurants. You'll pay for corkage, but a $20 bottle with $5 corkage beats a $40 bottle of theirs. What gets leftover can be used for debt relief if you start saving money.