No buy 2025
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So I learned today there’s a movement to encourage people to spend less so they can focus on their community, their personal, finances, and what really matters in life. I’m going to start trying to abide by the No Buy Rules so I can get off the hamster wheel.
Here’s a Newsweek article.
https://www.newsweek.com/what-dont-buy-2025-challenge-tiktok-2024000
What Is The No-Buy Trend?
Taking part in the latest no spending challenge—known as No Buy 2025—means eliminating pretty much all non-essential purchases, including but not limited to new clothes, make up, furniture, eating out, ordering takeout and other things. Of course, the essentials like groceries, hygiene and cleaning products aren't part of the rule—and spending for emergencies is also fine.
A variety of creators sharing their hacks and rules for a successful year of no buying. Content creator @rebecca.sowden recently unveiled her detailed and stringent no buying plan in a video that has attracted 2.6 million views and more than 200,000 likes. Sowden discusses her commitment to the challenge and outlines the specific guidelines she plans to adhere to.
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A few things also:
1. Newsweek is a right center bias so don't be surprised if you receive some ridicule about the right wing source.
2. There are people here who have beefs with certain social media's and tiktok is definitely a presence that I have a beef with.
3. I generally end up trashing threads that instruct me what I can and can't do, especially when it pertains to MY paycheck.
Have a lovely day.
