Scraps to Stacks

Navigating a World Stacked Against Us

Scraps to Stacks is a blog built for Gen Z and the generations coming up behind them—those trying to make sense of life, money, and stability in an era of overwhelming capitalism, rising costs, and economic uncertainty. We cut through the noise with real-world advice, honest reflections, and practical tools to help you navigate the system and build financial grounding from the scraps we’ve been handed.

Trump Wants to Bring Manufacturing Back to America — Here’s Why It Won’t Work

You Pay More Taxes Than Billion-Dollar Corporations—Here’s Why They Still Run the Government

From its shady roots to modern absurdities — why tipping culture in the U.S. needs a serious reckoning

Tipping Point: How America’s Gratuity System Got Out of Hand

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The Scraps to Stacks Vision

Our Story – From Scraps to Stacks

Scraps to Stacks was born from frustration—and fire. Like many in our generation, we looked around and realized we were being handed the leftovers of a system that promised everything but delivered debt, burnout, and rising costs for basic living. We didn’t come from wealth. We came from hustle, from side gigs, from sharing passwords, splitting meals, and figuring out how to survive when the rules were never built for us. But we also realized: if the system won’t work for us, we’ll learn to work around it.

This site is more than just blogs and money tips—it’s a blueprint. A place where Gen Z and future generations can get real about navigating capitalism, building financial independence, traveling smart, and staying grounded while doing it. We created Scraps to Stacks as a platform for education, empowerment, and community—because we believe understanding the game is the first step in beating it. Whether you're trying to make rent, save your first $1K, or book a one-way ticket out of the grind, we’re here to help you go from scraps… to stacks.