TikTok user pays debt with frugal lifestyle

TikTok user Bradley Alagna, known as BradleyOnABudget, shares his extreme frugal lifestyle to help pay off $130,000 in student loan debt. He hopes to inspire others to re-evaluate their spending habits. Alagna, 32, adopted a minimalist approach, eating the same meals daily, avoiding subscriptions, and working multiple side hustles. This lifestyle helped him overcome financial stress after graduating from culinary school and earning a low hourly wage. Alagna emphasizes the importance of a mindful approach to spending and encourages people to track their expenses. He aims to show that saving money can lead to a better life, despite the perception of frugality as a punishment.