Americans Turn to TikTok to Vent Frustrations Over Soaring Prices and 'Really Scary' Survival Decisions
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Young Americans are venting anger on TikTok about inflation, with some calculating a minimum wage worker would have to work almost a full day to afford a small $51 grocery purchase.
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Americans are sharing tips on TikTok to mitigate inflation's effects, like buying generic brands over name brands to save over $40 on a $130 grocery bill.
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Polls show inflation remains a top issue for many Americans, with 89% expressing concern and three-quarters saying the economy is in bad shape.
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Some young Americans say inflation has made necessities unaffordable, forcing "really scary decisions" for survival on limited incomes.
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Personal finance experts advise Americans to increase investments yearly by at least the inflation rate to maintain future buying power.