Gen Z’s Money Moves: Skipping Meals for Rent?

Turns out Gen Z isn’t just splurging on TikTok trends—they’re actually dipping into their retirement savings just to pay bills and stay afloat. Nearly half have raided their nest eggs to cover debt or emergencies, and many are skipping meals or selling stuff to make rent. The real drama? Even the savviest savers are struggling with sky-high living costs and student loans. Money hack: If you’re feeling the squeeze, try budgeting apps or side hustles before touching your long-term savings! #Business #GenZFinance #MoneyHacks

3 days ago

Southern Native Male

All generations did that. Cry baby z isn't the only ones. I have a few days to make meals last and not spend money.

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ya ok

these Gen Z wouldn't have made it during the great depression

Ashland, KY

Edward Tony Lunsford

welcome to young adulthood.. it only gets harder. good luck.

Kingsport, TN

Balok

Keeps your figure slim and trim!

Liverpool, NY

Craig Smith

talking with my grandma's friend who said here dad (white) picked cotton for $1.92 a hour times 40 hours equal almost $80 a week/ rent was $80 per month...so I weeks work paid 1 months rent, now 80% of what I make monthly @ best would go to rent, I believe things got worse in time.

Elle Dean

Yeah we used to have like 3 roommates and make our own cheap food. They want to live alone and get carryout

20h

Baltimore, MD

Kerri Hand

they have retirement fund already sounds like they are doing pretty darn good

Salem, OR

bobs apples

Attack the rich, take there land and take back what we deserve

Bristol, VT

Cindy Kopic

been there done that

Paw Paw, MI