Is cash back in vogue? Gen Z cash stuffers think so

Those who opt to keep their entire monthly budget at home should also think about security. There is always a risk of theft, and many home insurers only cover a certain amount of stolen cash. Photo: dpa

The cash revival is on and thriving in unlikely places: in the minds and purses of society’s youngest spenders, driven by the latest viral budgeting trend of “cash stuffing”.

Inspired by TikTok and YouTube videos, youngsters – or Gen Zers – have particularly embraced the new fiscal lifestyle. No longer do they flash cards at the checkout, but instead pay with cash that was stuffed into envelopes or binders under strict spending plans.