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FISH. He and his wife sell grilled fish outside a subdivision for a living but it would be wide of the mark if one is to presume the couple is in dire financial straits.

JUNK SHOPS. The unassuming husband, in his spare time, fashions barbecue grills, stepladders, and whatnot from things he finds in junk shops. His creations look impressive and he sells them at unbelievably low prices.

BANK. “I don’t splurge. I keep the money in the bank just for a rainy day,” he said.