Tariffs, TikToks, and Tiny Revolutions
You could argue that “unhinged money tips” are just memes — but they reveal something deeper about where we are as a culture.
Economic stress is making people resourceful again. It’s bringing creativity back into personal finance. And yes, it’s making the topic fun to talk about.
These videos are packed with humor — people joking about freezing their cards in ice cubes or setting fake “delivery fees” for every impulse buy — but under the jokes lies a serious truth: people want to feel in control again.
When tariffs or political decisions drive prices up, there’s only so much you can do externally. But internally? You can change your habits, your focus, your approach. That’s what’s happening here.
It’s not about “being cheap.” It’s about survival through creativity.
