Forget Uber and Airbnb: Some people are going back to doing things the old-fashioned way to save money | iCloud.Info

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 05:57

Person with 3 hands floating around their head, holding a dumbbell, a car, and a credit card — The so-called millennial lifestyle subsidy offered low prices and convenience, but its relative rewards have faded, and some people are switching to alternatives.
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Once upon a time, Americans could use certain apps to get cheaper prices and services.
The so-called millennial lifestyle subsidy offered convenience, but its relative rewards have faded.
As costs rise, some people are adjusting by using public transit more often and seeking hotel deals.

Sarah Manley, 31, was facing sticker shock.

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economy, finance, economy, Inflation, Millennials, millennial-subsidy, millennial-money, gen-z, gen-z-spending, dynamic-pricing, surge-pricing

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Forget Uber and Airbnb: Some people are going back to doing things the old-fash…