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The Blog Vault: Every Post, Every Path
Welcome to the heart of Scraps to Stacks—our full collection of blogs, articles, and real-talk posts designed to help Gen Z navigate a world that wasn’t built with us in mind. Everything you’ll find here fits into one of three major lanes:
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Surviving the System, where we break down how to navigate capitalism, debt, and the economic chaos we’ve inherited.
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Stack Smart, which focuses on practical money advice—saving, earning, and building smart financial habits without burnout.
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Stacked Abroad, your go-to space for traveling and living overseas on a budget, from digital nomad tips to global cost-of-living comparisons.
This page holds every blog in one place—your launchpad to dig deep, explore by category, and find the tools you need to turn scraps into stacks, no matter where you're starting.
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The U.S. Wants World Conflict — And Here's Why
The U.S. doesn’t just survive global conflict — it profits from it. This blog breaks down how war strengthens the U.S. dollar, boosts defense spending, and maintains American dominance.
Bavan S
Jun 14 min read
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A Dangerous & Developing Economic Loop: Stagflation, Tariffs, and the Lessons We’re Ignoring
Tariffs, inflation, and rising unemployment are forming a perfect storm—one that mirrors the 1930s and 1970s. Learn what stagflation is, how we overcame it in the past, and what Gen Z must do to avoid repeating history.
Bavan S
May 315 min read
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The Empire Hits Pause: Courts Check Trump, Musk Walks Away. What's Next?
On May 28, Trump’s sweeping tariffs were blocked by a federal court, and Elon Musk resigned from his government role in DOGE. This blog breaks down what these dual setbacks mean for executive power, trade policy, and the future of public-private reform efforts in America.
Bavan S
May 293 min read
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Will Social Security & Social Programs Be There for Us? Gen Z and the Vanishing Safety Net
Gen Z is facing a future where the safety nets that helped prior generations are on life support and politically neglected. Will Social Security, Medicare, and similar programs survive long enough for us to use them? Let’s explore the origins, where things went wrong, and what we can still do.
Bavan S
May 285 min read
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The Car: A Literal Steel Trap
What if I told you that in order to live in America, you had to spend (on average) $30,000 on something that would cost you thousands of dollars a year to maintain, destroy the environment, isolate you from your community, worsen your mental health, and—on top of it all—could literally kill you? Would you take that deal?
Bavan S
May 274 min read
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Opinion: The Middle Class Economy Was a Failed Experiment—And We’re Sliding Back into a Neo-Feudal Future
The American middle class was never built to last. This opinion piece explores how the post-WWII middle class economy is unraveling—through rising costs, corporate control, and looming AI disruption—pushing us back toward a modern form of neo-feudalism
Bavan S
May 254 min read
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Is the "American" Dream Overseas?
s the American Dream dead—or did it just move abroad? Explore how Gen Z can reclaim quality of life by looking beyond U.S. borders, through digital nomad visas, better work-life balance, and global opportunities.
Bavan S
May 244 min read
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The One Big Beautiful Breakdown: What This New Budget Bill Really Means for You
A deep dive into the "One Big Beautiful Bill" just passed by Congress—what it gives, what it takes, and why it may be a devastating blow to average Americans while delivering massive gains for the wealthy.
Bavan S
May 233 min read
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Wage Theft Isn’t Just Your Boss Stealing Hours—It’s the Whole System
Think wage theft is just about missed breaks and unpaid overtime? Think again. This blog dives into how employers, the government, the healthcare industry, landlords, and even your subscriptions quietly drain your paycheck.
Bavan S
May 226 min read
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The One, Big, Beautiful DISASTER: How Trump’s Tax Cuts Are Gutting Public Programs and Fueling Healthcare Privatization
Explore how Trump-era tax cuts and the new 2025 budget threaten Medicare, Medicaid, and public programs—fueling privatization and shifting costs onto Gen Z. A breakdown of lobbying power, policy rollbacks, and what's really at stake.
Bavan S
May 222 min read
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The Subscription Economy is a Trap
The subscription economy is draining Gen Z wallets one $9.99 charge at a time. Explore how sneaky monthly fees, digital ownership traps, and forgotten auto-renewals add up—and how to break free and save over $2,000 a year.
Bavan S
May 215 min read
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The Birth Rate Dilemma in the U.S. and World: A Problem or a Solution?
xplore the global birth rate decline and its causes—from post-WWII booms to Gen Z’s shifting values. This blog unpacks whether fewer births are a crisis or a chance to build a more sustainable, equitable future.
Bavan S
May 205 min read
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Can Gen Z Still Own a Home? Predictions, Problems, and the Path Forward with Housing
Explore the shifting U.S. housing landscape as Gen Z faces rising rents and declining homeownership. Learn why a pricing correction is coming, how a renter society may emerge, and what Gen Z can do to still own a home.
Bavan S
May 197 min read
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Trump Wants to Bring Manufacturing Back to America — Here’s Why It Won’t Work
Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.—but it’s not that simple. This post breaks down why tariffs won’t fix decades of outsourcing, resource shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and workforce gaps—and what Gen Z needs to know.
Bavan S
May 165 min read
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You Pay More Taxes Than Billion-Dollar Corporations—Here’s Why They Still Run the Government
Discover how major corporations legally avoid paying taxes while regular Americans shoulder the burden. This blog breaks down the loopholes, lobbying, and systemic imbalance Gen Z must understand—and fight to change.
Bavan S
May 144 min read
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Tipping Point: How America’s Gratuity System Got Out of Hand
From its shady roots to modern absurdities — why tipping culture in the U.S. needs a serious reckoning
Bavan S
May 126 min read
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Why Are All Our Jobs in China—If They're Supposed to Be the "Enemy"?
Explore how decades of outsourcing U.S. manufacturing to China empowered a geopolitical rival while weakening American industry. This article uncovers the historical, economic, and political consequences—and what Gen Z can do about it.
Bavan S
May 114 min read
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The Steel Box Syndrome: How Car Culture Rewired Our Minds
🚗 A Deadly Start: How Cars Reshaped Our Streets and Minds When cars first rolled onto city streets in the early 1900s, they didn’t just...
Bavan S
May 103 min read
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Fixing the Future: Why America’s Education System Is Failing—and What We Can Do About It
The failure of the U.S education system and what can be done about it.
Bavan S
May 94 min read
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Why You’re Still Broke Even With a Budget: 5 Hard Truths Gen Z Needs to Know
Creating a budget is often the first piece of financial advice thrown at Gen Z—but the reality is, even those who stick to one are still...
Bavan S
May 74 min read
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