In the turbulent economic environment, money is losing its value. Consumers are reevaluating their spending across sectors. With a looming crisis of trust in financial institutions, how are people managing their budgets? And how can brands navigate the complex relationship between value and cost?

The cost of living crisis has made people hyper-conscious about money, leading many to look for ways of better managing their finances. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Chuck Howard about how budgeting influences people’s spending behaviours and what brands can do to support consumers.

In the post-pandemic ‘new normal’, many Americans are facing significant financial pressures, fueling the demand for actionable budgeting guidance. How are personal finance communities on social media meeting this need? And why are old-school tricks winning over tech-savvy savers?

As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze people’s budgets, Britons aren’t ready to give up on travel. Instead, they're spending more time planning their trips in an attempt to make the most out of their restricted budgets and considering new, novel, and budget-friendly destinations.

The combination of the lingering effects of the pandemic, climate change worries, and the economic downturn is changing people's attitudes towards death. Off the back of the permacrisis, people are looking for budget-friendly and eco-friendly alternatives to honour their death.