By The Editorial Board
Source: The Press Democrat
Inflation at the grocery store has hit families hard. It’s no wonder, then, that people are clipping coupons with renewed vigor. Except not everyone has access to coupons these days. Digital coupons have replaced printed ones, and that leaves some older, poorer, less-connected people out of luck. That’s why there’s a movement afoot to ensure that everyone can save.
Digital coupons are convenient, but they require a certain level of tech savvy and connectivity to use. The digital divide creates barriers for older adults, non-native English speakers and low-income families. These are folks who might not own a smartphone (one-quarter of older adults) or have internet access at home (one-fifth of low-income households with children). The system privileges digitally connected consumers and exacerbates the gap between the haves and have-nots.
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