People Becoming Under-consumers |Tiktok Rants On Less Spending

[@leticiadianne]

Every year i print my bank statements Jan-Dec for the previous year, and i highlight and add up every single thing that i absolutely could have done without. And man, does it add up. Last year I could have taken 2 decent vacations.😂

[@Wordless06]

I would probably lose my mind if I saw all my small unnecessary purchases totalled up.

[@Deeafricanperspective]

😅you are stronger than I am, I try to avoid looking at the statement toss it in the trash expeditiously

[@AndreaP323]

Girllll!!!! I feel like I just cringed thinking about doing this… I can only imagine how many vacations I couldve taken. Thanks for putting it in perspective.💕🙏🏾

[@MrsUnderwriter]

Bit too late to do it backwards

[@acod24]

Americans are starting to think of living like a minimalist I know the economy bad😂

[@benedwards3427]

Many of us didn't already. We're the ones too busy chasing and saving money to equally represented on the Internet.

[@KayGee_yt]

5 things I hate buying for the house 1. car insurance- yall are scammers and the fact that legally I HAVE to have it??? 2. anything for my car actually. I already bought that hoe. It should just work. 3. Lotion. Bc why is lotion like $8???? Jergins and Vaseline better count their days 4. Decor. Absolutely no reason a pillow should cost that much. 5. Carrots. I don't need a whole bunch. I need ONE.

[@A.D.I.I.D.A]

Carrots 😂 🥕 ❤

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

lol 😂

[@bevz90]

With cost of living so high some people can't even afford to buy or rent a house so I think this is why people are finding joy in the little things even if it's a stanley cup that they don't need or a pair of shoes

[@jayortiz6188]

100%

[@mariancounsellor]

If you think about it, does that even make sense? You can’t afford something so you buy something else you can’t afford? Financial anxiety and worry causes a lot of stress so adding to it isn’t the answer.

[@carinaadams6797]

@@mariancounsellorI think it’s the instant gratification for most but it’s short lived. So, they’re always chasing that little high because the big one is so out of reach.

[@carolynmerritt7100]

Same, what a waste right?

[@Egh0127]

@@mariancounsellorpeople who don't spend anything at all except necessities and work 24/7 still can't afford rent and mortgages so yes it does make sense. Not saying it's ok but it does definitely make sense. They see middle class people they know who budget and yet can't save or buy a home so they're like might as well buy the little things that make me "happy"

[@ghohl]

The second guy -- use grocery bags for the trash, have a hand towel to clean up spills, and use hotspot for connection

[@Eloquently_Rud3]

He don’t even wanna pay a phone bill. He needs to be in a cave somewhere

[@WynnDall]

I have some ideas for your problems. However, you may be required to visit your neighbor's trash bins fairly regularly: 1) Take used thrown out olive oil from your neighbors' trash and filter it through several layers of old used t-shirts and you can reuse the olive oil for cooking. 2) Just collect your neighbors' trash bags under the premise of helping them sort out their recyclables, remove the recyclables to create the space for your own trash (Added bonus if you can get some money for the recyclables) 3) Use cloth towels 4) Make friends with your neighbor, buy a repeater to enhance the wifi signal and go halfsies on the wifi bills. If you really don't want to pay at all for wifi then hack into their wifi network and use it for free 5) Buy a prepaid phone and just pay for what you use and you will never have to pay a phone bill again Hope this helps...

[@msJjbluematrix]

Unfortunately in my state they have decided to go back to paper bags. plastic bags are ten cents each. I still buy them because they are only ten cents but some don't.

[@alexandergonzie1200]

He'll probably complain about the costs of the cleaning solution it takes to sanitize those hand towels, and refuse to pay for that.

[@millabasset1710]

Dave Ramsay is only correct about one thing, people have an income problem, not a spending problem. The economy is so unbalanced, you would need to be making minimum $250k a year as one person to even have a chance at capitalizing on your gains. When you have a mortgage and children, society is draining you of thousands of hours of wasted labor. I have reduced my spending, it still doesn't change the fact you need to make more. Making money is the hardest thing one can do in life. I don't care if you speak 4 languages fluently or invented something, it will be easy in comparison to being a rich parasite.

[@alienatedd]

💯💯💯

[@babyg7796]

All of this!!! Thousands of hours on wasted labor!!!

[@blongshanks77]

3:52 He thinks it’s weird paying for WiFi! Does he think the WiFi network built and manages itself? Like the WiFi just showed up one day on its own, and there’s no one in the background keeping the network running.

[@deadfairfield]

He's a total goober haha

[@candy2325]

Yea he was talking out of his ass

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Kids SMH. They hear about nikola Tesla and run with it.

[@ChinaDoll305]

I spent $600 on shopping last month! 300 something the month before! It has to stop.

[@candy2325]

😨

[@slavvalb3933]

Stop spending . Maybe stop living ? This country is suffering from the epidemic of loneliness. People have to treat themselves to something nice to feel good for a little bit. Each to his own. If I buy lots of shower products, cause I am a soap enthusiasts , I spent money , but it gives me a pleasure when I shower with a good quality soap. That is why consumerism here is rampant. . It is a surrogate mother of what people need , social interaction, family, friends etc.

[@millabasset1710]

We have to be accountable, I'm not innocent myself. I'd rather minimize expenses and make as much money as I can in the 40 years I have left of working before I'm old and useless. If the United States collectively adopted a minimalist mindset, Wall Street and the World Economic Forum would have their heads explode. We as a people need to take the knife to the heart of the problem.

[@slavvalb3933]

​@@millabasset1710 truth. But, here comes another side of the coin. People are suffering from depression and loneliness. In order to feel good at least couple of minutes, u buy what you want. Even a nice slice of a delicious cake, even if it is expensive , gives you a pleasure and u fell better. Ain't it?

[@millabasset1710]

@@slavvalb3933 I moved into a new home last year, I am by myself and I am not happy with how my house looks. I have functional furniture, but it could look better. I might end up lurking on FB market place to get my items, I would be saving 60% more by just ignoring brand name stores.

[@kungfufemafam9216]

I don't believe you. Why would you not have your every day lofe be better. I dontnhave to eat rice and beans for 40 years dude

[@slavvalb3933]

@kungfufemafam9216 I don't honestly care whether you believe me or not. U need to get off your middle class income and experience life of of those who are struggling. If everyone could have a choice to make their life better, guess we would not be having so many angry and frustrated people . Ain't it ?

[@babyg7796]

The crazy thing is alot of stuff doesn’t even feel the same when you buy it. The dopamine hit is not dopamine-ing like it used to. When I go shopping now I just get irritated; I can see the same shirt or similar I bought pre-c19 or during lockdown and the price has doubled or tripled. My solution was thrifting & buying vintage but that quickly turned into spending HOURS going through racks of low quality clothes from stores like SHEIN or H&M because that’s all that’s being donated now, just to find ONE reasonable piece. And the cost of vintage items is going through the roof. Shopping is sooooo tedious now I don’t even enjoy it as a previous shopaholic. I used to go to Old Navy every year to get a heavy good quality coat…last week I went in and the “wool blend coats” are basically light weight sweaters that are wrinkled like crazy! Even the home decor is infuriating & expensive now!!! Im sure I’m keeping online stores like Amazon in business because I now only shop online if I have to.

[@Gsea101]

I spent around $500 on a complete suit and shoes just for interviews, this shit is crazy

[@ideasyhuertacasera7081]

I use grocery bags for trash, It makes not sense paying to throw away.

[@ChristinaKent-su8ze]

I laughed so hard that she put the silver closet stuff on the street.

[@roxycocksey]

The woman who helped her parents go through their stuff is so right when she says we need to do gifting better. I cannot tell you the amount of random crap I’ve gotten as gifts that collects dust in the back of my closet. And then I feel so guilty for wanting to get rid of these things that I end up holding onto them for years just to take up space and make me feel even more guilt. When I get other people gifts I do them very thoughtfully (I usually make something) and give them only 1 thing, or just don’t give anything at all. Sometimes I’ll ask the person if there’s somewhere they’d like to go or some experience they’d like to have and I’ll take them to do that instead of giving a material gift. Not every occasion calls for giving gifts, too. Some people have this weird notion that you have to give everyone a gift for every occasion and it doesn’t matter what it is as long as it’s something, anything. Like the boomers say “never show up somewhere empty handed!” Or whatever it is. That sentiment needs to die.

[@charlesmitchell5841]

Thanks!

[@Deeafricanperspective]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️❤️

[@dachicagoan8185]

I don't believe it. Unless they live out in the woods or in a commune, i dont believe that they're under-consuming.

[@tharpeaddy]

I spend money on comfy work shoes I spend money on comfy rain jackets I spend money on things that will help me…make more money… I invest in my health… Veggies is like 2 bucks for one meal at Walmart… I don’t go out on dates just to see if things may or may not workout…😂😂😂😂 I just bought more shares of the vanguard index fund… I’m buying more bitcoin tomorrow…when I get paid and I’m buying another pair of hokas for work… I don’t enjoy working all day and buying iPads Jordan’s and other useless..items…

[@d.p.9567]

I stopped using paper towels most of the time and discovered how much more absorbent simple cotton rags are; never going back! Wash and reuse; true green!

[@HiTechBoy96]

I still got clothes I don't wear and it's annoying to fold everything

[@ghostrider_414]

I haven't bought trash bags in over a year. I use my grocery bags.

[@evelyndanforth8346]

Speaking of baskets. I also collect and use baskets. I fill them with preserves and canned goods and give those out for presents. I ask for the basket and jars back, and then reuse them the next year for more gifts. Most people I know don't need anything. Its so easy to get cheap goods and many of us have just crammed our lives with stuff. I want to gift people healthy food using reusable containers. Cuts way way down on waste and helps keep them out of the grocery stores.

[@charlesmitchell5841]

This video was actually pretty funny and true! The girl who had so many things for when people come over to visit and they never came was especially funny.

[@ST-rj8iu]

I have cleared out multiple houses before the age of 25. Stuff gets old and outdated. Your kids won't want it.

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

I’ll take anyones silver

[@loggcabin2434]

Dee your hair is sooooo cute

[@Deeafricanperspective]

Thank you ❤️

[@summerzhun3021]

The women who said that it’s better to throw the unused item together with parents are so much better than grieving with the stuff they left after their parents died, I am so agree on that. My grandmother died and we had to clean everything that she left behind because she love to save and DID NOT USE IT FOR YEARS and keep saying will use it ONE DAY. We are all so sad and keep crying while cleaning the whole house, yes WHOLE HOUSE OF JUNK. Please don’t keep saving stuff that will end up becoming junk for your next generation to clean… it’s really… heartbreaking…

[@queenlene9218]

I totally agree with the young man with the list . The phone bill definitely shouldn’t be over a $100 dollars mines is $40 and i dont even like cell phones its an invasion of privacy. The Cold pressed Olive i must have tho lol.

[@Committed2good]

Bingo. This is my strategy moving forward as well as most people I know.

[@CatmanMEOOOOW]

5:59 she makes a really good point to an extent to me and I literally just began to start putting money into my state. I’m beginning with five dollars per paycheck and I’m not going to touch it no matter what cannot keep going to the St. Louis not having money, but I know spending my money on. It is time for a change

[@all4Dorian]

I buying my paper towels I haves kids living alone is real different From having a family. As above I spend on what will make me more money 💰.

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

I'm going to keep buying olive oil, paper towels and trash bags no matter what bc for me are basic necessities and very important

[@helenarichard]

Most olive oil is fake. Think of how many olive trees you would need to make one bottle. If it is cheap, it is probably fake oil, like canola oil. I would choose real Irish or Dutch butter. I am from Belgium so I use Kerrygold, Rochefort or Carlsbourg.

[@slavvalb3933]

But consumerism is everywhere. Guys, u turn on TV , what do u see? Commercials with fancy cars, furniture, restaurants, vacation in some great place. Yes, it all so tempting ! The more we cannot afford the taste of sweet life, the more we want it. Look even consumerism has effected forner USSR'' s countries. They too buy abd buy and cannot stop.

[@Deeafricanperspective]

There’s a lot of marketing going on and I’m not gonna lie the ads these days be getting so smart and so good 😄

[@dynogamergurl]

Amazon and TikTok shop and then all those karma buy now pay later has a serious chokehold on people. I’m not gonna deny I fill the void with some Amazon, but I always make sure my bills are paid first and that I don’t go into negative money for dopamine hits. Please people, shop within your means

[@micheleromaine7782]

I’m with him on the olive oil and the trash bags

[@cruisecontroltvdlcgraphixs4545]

Dee lookin cute 🥰

[@juliemesser2053]

This video made me realize some things. Although I'm not living on my own!

[@deadfairfield]

$20 for olive oil that will last you, possibly dozen of meals, as opposed to spending $12-$15 on McDonalds for one meal is incredible when you break it down. Also, paper towels are 89 cents a roll at Menards.

[@carinaadams6797]

You’re not eating just olive oil tho. It’s a very small part of the meal.

[@uknowamsaying]

Shopping addiction is linked to, and triggered by, insecurities.

[@Egh0127]

How so? I'm curious

[@uknowamsaying]

@@Egh0127 If you are buying something you don't need to survive and you are over-spending on this, it is most likely being bought to impress others. Obviously, it is mostly people who feel their IQ and physical appearence is not sufficiently impressive that would look for material things to impress others.

[@rejected0nina]

You're human beings. You need skin care. Hair care. Don't neglect your health because of this broken system. Much peace.

[@dchex23]

3:00 young man seems to be bothered by a lot; he doesn’t know why, as he told us that 657 times, but he wanted to make sure we understand that WiFi bothers him 🤡

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

My dad uses grocery bags for trash bags 😂🎉

[@ACWhoCares2]

Well I don't feel like I've THAT much stuff to begin with and I'd say I'm 80% responsbile but the 20% are still enough for me to make a chaos in the end so I'll probably have to look at some stuff over and over again until I find the things that snuck in nonsensically...

[@religion-free]

11:55 the problem is you will get 10 skims not one. sO better to get The 10 dupes - I guess 🤷‍♀

[@ACWhoCares2]

1 cactus shouldn't be the "Snickerbar or the rent qustin?" Having something that makes your home welcoming to you yourself (and maybe others if you let them in)..is not "wasting money" like I also never was the child that had all walls full of psoters or pictures but our rooms don't need to look like a flipping hospital either...I mean if you've 10+ 🌵 i MAYBE would think of reducing them but...let's be honest we're still going to be human..

[@LoniLoni11]

That dude complaining about AT&T- switch to T-Mobile.

[@gimcrack555]

I been good with money since I was 13. I always knew what I was earning and my goals of what I want to spend it on. Didn't had a job at 13, unless you call a paper route a job. I hustle at 13 and made money. Living with your parents, money goes a long way. Collect glass bottles, aluminum cans, metal junk. I mow yards, rack leaves, shovel snow. I even sold box of candy door to door. Made more money then what I was spending. I am now 61 and guess what, I make more then what I am spending. Didn't get a real job until I was 21 and move out from my parents. I also hustle still, of course different hustling over the years. Right now my hustles are buying and selling. I mainly work at a flea market every weekend. I also build and repair PC's and even build websites. Will slow down from the workforce at age 67. But even at 61, I am not doing jobs like I was in my 20's and 50's. I was mainly in construction work. I'm in my 60's so now I settle down as a caregiver. It's not paying as much as a construction worker. But it still paying my bills and plus I still do the hustling. Live within your means people and be frugal.

[@Scrappyhoops]

It's the commercial ads. Too many of them

[@lukekibbles]

Finally people are waking up, well maybe..

[@TCTALKSTCFITNESS]

Maybe lol maybe not

[@queenlene9218]

🤣🤣😂😂

[@aikogiron3449]

Metal straw is the most wild things woke people created

[@M_SC]

You don’t even understand what woke us you just admitted

[@blackguy-ij7ij]

Because tough guys aren't scared of drinking the chemicals that plastic straws leach into your drinks...

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Better than a paper straw. One little drip from your nose and it’s screwed er I mean…one drip of saliva

[@heyyourebeautiful3867]

​@@M_SCWhat is most concerning is the creator of the channel like a racist comment.

[@queenlene9218]

I deleted Amazon they’re where stealing my money

[@helenarichard]

I buy stocks now instead of makeup i will only throw away

[@shalawndudley2094]

Olive oil man gon die alone😂

[@millabasset1710]

Olive Oil is overpriced and it's really jot good for you. Any cooking oil is not necessary for the body.

[@oihcam22]

@@millabasset1710when did olive oil become bad for you? Where is the information about this?

[@shalawndudley2094]

I use olive for a lot of things. Still alive and kicking

[@JCDAARSONIST]

He will love Kirkland signature brand. I got trash bags for years. Paper towels so good I can rip them all sorts of ways and still super absorbent.

[@gracie2367]

That’s actually a good deal he pays for rent and utilities and all you have to pay is WiFi, olive oil and paper towels 😂

[@M_SC]

Olive oil is bitter. Peanut oil (don’t buy it at the dollar store) is tasteless and healthy

[@idontarguewithpeasants]

19:15 WTH is she talking about, this makes no sense lol

[@benedwards3427]

She is saying don't buy the perfect thing to end over spending. It is also a mental problem for many people. You are not alone or a bad person for over spending.

[@desertflower9557]

Boy I hate nose rings.

[@minifunkable]

I choose to make lotta $$ so small purchases means norhing to me

[@laurab9518]

I spent $500 about on Christmas shopping for others. It’s a lot of money to me I’m on a very low income

[@teebone2157]

Wasted $ return it all

[@annaclarke7643]

There is something objectable about a chef/cook having arms covered full of tattoos. I find it ‘icky’.

[@LoveLovingLoveInc1]

😂gift of delusion to yourself you preaching good

[@dirtysnowball]

LMAOO Tell me you make less THAN 80k without telling me

[@teebone2157]

And I don't understand your concepts. People need to save money regardless half. Of people don't have money in retirements and many are living paycheck.

[@KungPowEnterFist]

Good luck with all that Millennials/Gen Z. If you are not consuming like locusts, you basically have no identity. It is literally the only thing that separates you from Boomers/Gen X.

[@krn2683]

Millennial here and I have plenty of identity. I ride horses and do archery, read books, etc. You must not know millennials or Gen Z if you think consumption of useless crap is our only identity.

[@KungPowEnterFist]

@@krn2683 Are you saying Millennials are more likely than other generations to ride horses, do archery, and read books? Good luck proving that one. But the data clearly shows that nobody overconsumes like Millennials/Gen Z. This is the main thing that separates them from the generations before.

[@M_SC]

@@krn2683it’s just a hater

[@Daisy-ji6nd]

Why do you steal other peoples videos just to make money off of them? How about you make YOUR OWN CONTENT!

[@deadfairfield]

The girl in the college crewneck is talking down about wasting money while wearing 15lbs of makeup.