“Loud Budgeting” Trend Challenges the Notion of Expensive Being Cool in 2024, Reimagining Money Attitudes

New York, NY – The world of social media and fashion has been dominated by the concept of “quiet luxury,” where the goal is to project an image of wealth and sophistication. However, a new trend known as “loud budgeting” is challenging this status quo, promoting the idea that frugality can be just as cool. The rise of “loud budgeting” has been attributed to a TikTok user named Lukas Battle, who introduced the concept to …

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Expensive: Income Needed for Comfortable Living in Top US Cities Revealed by SmartAsset

San Francisco, California – When considering the cost of living in some of the most expensive cities in the United States, it is clear that families must earn substantial incomes to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. SmartAsset recently analyzed data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator to determine the income needed for a 50/30/20 budget, which allocates income towards necessities, savings, and discretionary spending. In cities like San Francisco, California, and San Jose, California, families of …

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