HOUSTON – They’ve come of age through a pandemic, rising prices, and financial uncertainty. But for many Gen Zers, that struggle has inspired something unexpected — a movement called “revenge saving.”

“I wanted a change in my lifestyle, and saving was the perfect way to do that,” said Naseem Johnson, 26, who works two jobs in auto inventory and TV production.

For Johnson, revenge saving isn’t about cutting back — it’s about taking control.

“I don’t want to be working two jobs later on in life to get the things that I want now,” he said. “If I really want it, I could do it now while I still got the energy.”

“It’s empowerment,” Johnson added. “It’s boosting confidence, it’s boosting self-esteem.”

The Rise of the “Revenge Saver”

On social media, the movement is exploding. TikTok and In

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