Loud budgeting is trending on TikTok so bring out the coupons

Shout it from the rooftops! People are talking about a ‘new way’ to save money when going out for food and/or drinks. Here’s what ‘loud budgeting’ actually entails.

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It’s cool to order the two-for-one cocktails and share a dessert with your mates. It’s part of a new trend called ‘loud budgeting’, which is all about sticking to your budget in a 100% shame-free way.

TikToker and certified Young Person, Lukas Battle’s (@lukasbattle) introduced the trend which has taken off like wildfire.

A woefully relatable example the creator set out “Sorry, can’t go out to dinner. I’ve got $7 a day to live on.” It really got people going.

The trend is liberating people online (and IRL) to challenge consumerism and really own their financial constraints.

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The quiet luxury trend of 2023 (clean simple lines, designer labels hidden, Gwyneth Paltrow in general) has proven to be endlessly chic, yet unattainable and with the state of the world as it is, people are getting on board to shout about their anti-luxury lifestyles.

Commenters on TikTok were quick to embrace Battle’s sentiments, chiming in with quips like: “Does loud budgeting include loud couponing?? Because I could really get down with that.”

Another said of the trend, “This is so recession core” followed by a love heart smile emoji. Take us to the morgue.

Everyone is feeling the pinch, so here’s how to shirk your shame and make the most of the trend. What does loud budgeting mean to us?

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Loud budgeting is now a thing.

So what does loud budgeting look like?

Loud budgeting is sneaking your own food into a movie theatre.

Loud budgeting is proudly rummaging through the “Save Me!” section at Harris Farm, while also relating hard with the sign.

Loud budgeting is bringing your own lunch to work, no matter how unimpressive it may be. Look up #chaoscooking for this one, you won’t regret it.

Loud budgeting is hunting down the best happy hours in your city.

And finally, loud budgeting is considering whether you really need that thing, or if you just pop your dollar back into your wallet.

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Originally published as Loud budgeting is trending on TikTok so bring out the coupons