The Internet Is Losing It Over These “Hey, It Works For Me” Money-Saving Tactics

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It is pretty clear, with the state of the economy, people are desperate for tips on how to save money. So, it’s no surprise that TikToker @alisontalksmoney recently went viral for asking people to share the unhinged ways they save money.

Woman in a purple sweatshirt with text overlay asking for unconventional money-saving tips, like pretending currency is worthless

Over 3 million people have tuned in to see what people are saying, so we’ve rounded up some of the top tips:

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Comment questioning spending $30 on a T-shirt, stating preference for choosing $30 cash instead, highlighting decision-making in buying choices

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Comment from Joanna: Contemplates splurging but calculates the time needed to earn the amount, which usually dissuades the purchase

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User shares a strategy for curbing impulse buying: photographing desired items to "buy later," but ADHD prevents actual purchase

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Social media post with text: "Ask myself 'Will this $20 item turn up in a garage sale for $2 in the future?'"

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Comment by Kara Tabor: "I load the cart and exit the app before checking out. I feel better not buying it. Gives me dopamine for doing the right thing."

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A comment stating personal savings from boycotting companies that eliminated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives

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Profile image of a person, username "emily." Text: "I literally have a sticker chart that I give myself a gold star each day I don’t spend any money." 15.8K likes

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Comment discussing personal finance strategy: keeping a low debit card balance, feeling loss when transferring from savings, and rarely using a credit card

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User joke comment about pretending to be a single mother of five, with one child needing to go to space camp

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Comment discussing a $1 per wear rule for clothing purchases; wear something 20 times if bought for $20. Avoids buying if unlikely to reach that target

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A social media comment by Emily humorously explains she doesn't buy items if their prices exceed her guess

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Profile image beside a humorous comment about needing $1.2 million to retire, suggesting spending delays retirement, with a laughing emoji and 12K likes

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Profile comment: "I taped a picture of my mother to my debit card, to remind me of when we had to move in with her, and how bad that was." Likes: 4391

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Profile picture with text: "Sleep. Can't spend money when you are unconscious." Liked by 20.7K users

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Comment about using cash, feeling more conscious of its value, and acknowledging others were right. 328 likes

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Comment by Jessica Makowski: "Deleting social media actually helps a lot." Liked by 571 people

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Comment by Sammy Snaps: "I 'hide' my money in a high yield savings to trick myself into saving, keeping my checking low to feel broke."

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Comment by Christine: "When I get the urge to buy something online, I make a credit card payment." Received 14.2K likes

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Comment questions purchasing to stimulate Trump's economy, concluding usually with a "no." 52.2K likes

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Comment reads: "As soon as it's in savings it doesn't even count as money, it doesn't exist anymore."

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Instagram post by Raen_ama_parade: "I allow myself to eat out once a week. That is my reward for surviving another week." Liked by 4445 users

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Comment about locking cards being inconvenient due to having to unlock them before use, which can be bothersome. 297 likes

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Comment says: "If I really need/want something I will have to come back for it. If it’s not worth a second trip then it was not worth buying."

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Comment about envisioning oneself old and working instead of retired, saying this thought encourages saving

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Comment about an international student multiplying prices by 5 to convert to their currency, finding it too expensive to purchase

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Comment suggests marking no-spend days on a calendar to stay motivated and on track with spending habits

So, there you have it! Do you have another amazing tip to add to this list? Let us know in the comments!

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