Woman who's lived without money for 16 years!

As we move closer to a cashless society, some consumers are quietly challenging the idea of money in the first place––by giving it up completely. We meet one of them. (Image credit: AFP)

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The road wasn't always easy. With two adult children and three grandchildren, Schwermer admits her family wasn't exactly on board when she pitched the idea. She now sees them only a few times per year, but says they eventually warmed up to her come-and-go lifestyle.

"Now they're proud of what I'm doing. It's enough for us," she says.
(AFP Images)
The road wasn't always easy. With two adult children and three grandchildren, Schwermer admits her family wasn't exactly on board when she pitched the idea. She now sees them only a few times per year, but says they eventually warmed up to her come-and-go lifestyle.

"Now they're proud of what I'm doing. It's enough for us," she says.
(AFP Images)

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