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The Top 10 Little Treats Gen Z Refuses to Give Up

Gen Z’s funds may be limited thanks to rising prices, but they’re not getting rid of these small splurges for anything…  

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Inflation and higher prices mean Gen Z is still leaning into a “little treat” lifestyle, choosing small indulgences over big-ticket purchases
  • Food-related purchases remain the top splurges that teens and young adults aren’t willing to sacrifice
  • Teens aren’t parting with in-game purchases like digital upgrades and avatar fashion for gaming
YPulse has told you before that Gen Z is fully embracing a “little treat” lifestyle. With inflation and rising costs making big purchases harder to justify—or impossible—this gen is rethinking what it means to treat themselves, and it’s showing up in smaller, more accessible ways. They’re finding joy in small  splurges like a new lip gloss, a sweet snack, or a small collectible that feels special in the moment. Sure, these little indulgences add up, but in Gen Z’s eyes, skipping a coffee or a snack isn’t going to suddenly make homeownership or other milestones attainable—so why bother? Plus, for...

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