50 Best Songs About Saving Money
Songs That Make Saving Money Feel Like a Vibe
There’s a kind of pride that hits when payday finally lands, but it fades fast once the bills start picking you off one by one. You glance at your account, do the math in your head, and decide that eating in again might be an act of strength, not defeat. Somewhere in the middle of trying to stretch a week’s worth of meals or turning down another night out, the right song can make it feel like a choice instead of a punishment. These tracks live in that tension between wanting everything and learning how to want less. They turn saving into something you can nod along to, even when it stings a little.
Nobody makes financial restraint sound cool, but a few songs come close. There’s humor in it sometimes, a little rebellion too. Some tracks talk straight about the grind, the hustle, the long game. Others never mention money once but still hit that same rhythm—the slow climb, the pull between craving and control. These are pop, rock, country, and R&B songs that turn thrift into a kind of art form, even if the lyrics lean sideways into the theme instead of staring it down. It’s the kind of playlist that makes you feel like maybe you’ve got a handle on things for a minute.
Because saving doesn’t have to sound bleak. It can sound like swagger, or survival, or a night at home that feels better than it should. These tracks carry the spirit of making do and making it work, all while staying catchy enough to keep your wallet closed and your mood intact. Here are the best songs about saving money.
Top 10 Saving Money Songs
1. 'Thrift Shop' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
2. 'She Works Hard for the Money' by Donna Summer
3. 'Bills, Bills, Bills' by Destiny's Child
4. 'Price Tag' by Jessie J featuring B.o.B
5. 'I Need a Dollar' by Aloe Blacc
6. 'The Gambler' by Kenny Rogers
7. 'Pennies from Heaven' by Bing Crosby
8. 'Can't Buy Me Love' by The Beatles
9. 'Money, Money, Money' by ABBA
10. 'Money on My Mind' by Sam Smith
Top Songs About Financial Awareness #11 to 20
11. 'You Never Give Me Your Money' by The Beatles
12. 'Busted' by Johnny Cash
13. 'Mo Money Mo Problems' by The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
14. 'Money Changes Everything' by Cyndi Lauper
15. 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' by Paul Kelly & Kev Carmody
16. 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' by Jennifer Lopez
17. 'Sittin' in the Sun' by Louis Armstrong, Jack Pleiss, & His Orchestra
18. 'Money' by Pink Floyd
19. 'Taxman' by The Beatles
20. 'Money Trees' by Kendrick Lamar
Top Songs Reflecting Financial Struggles #21 to 30
21. 'Low Budget' by The Kinks
22. 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)' by Jay-Z
23. 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?' by Bing Crosby
24. 'If I Had a Million Dollars' by Barenaked Ladies
25. 'Billionaire' by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars
26. 'I Get Money' by 50 Cent
27. 'For the Love of Money' by The O'Jays
28. 'Last Two Dollars' by Johnnie Taylor
29. 'Money That's What I Want' by Barrett Strong
30. 'Fast Car' by Tracy Chapman
Top Songs About Earning and Valuing Money #31 to 40
31. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton
32. 'Easy Money' by Billy Joel
33. 'Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)' by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, & Niia
34. 'Moneytalks' by AC/DC
35. 'The Big Money' by Rush
36. 'Live Like You Were Dying' by Tim McGraw
37. 'Opportunity Knocks' by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
38. 'Ain't Got No, I Got Life' by Nina Simone
39. 'Moneygrabber' by Fitz and The Tantrums
40. 'Hustlin'' by Rick Ross
Top Songs About Money Choices #41 to 50
41. 'Free Money' by Patti Smith
42. 'The River' by Bruce Springsteen
43. 'Take the Money and Run' by Steve Miller Band
44. 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' by The Rolling Stones
45. 'Money in the Bank' by John Anderson
46. 'Money Maker' by Ludacris featuring Pharrell
47. 'Where Is The Love?' by The Black Eyed Peas
48. 'Rich Girl' by Hall & Oates
49. 'Success' by Jay-Z featuring Nas
50. 'Go Getta' by Young Jeezy featuring R. Kelly
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