Episode 44- The “No Buy” Year and the Rebranding of Frugality

This week, Alex Carter explores the viral rise of the “No Buy” year—a movement where people commit to drastically cutting non-essential spending. What began as a budgeting challenge has evolved into a cultural reset around consumption, identity, and redefining what actually counts as success.

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