TikTok is chock-full of tips for building wealth. The latest money-saving trend taking over is the “no-spend month,” which encourages TikTok users to cut out all non-essential purchases for a set period. But, in this case, even the best intentions can backfire. Here is what you should know before swearing off unnecessary spending. The no-spend rules The … Read more
Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon is noticing a potentially worrying trend in the investing outlook among younger generations. “It’s a bifurcated world,” she told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. Scanlon, 26, who rose to prominence through her social media videos on the market and economy, explained why some members of Generation Z are aggressively saving for … Read more
Eternity In An Instant | Stone | Getty Images The financial benefit of starting to invest early The time element is crucial for investing. A teenager opening a retirement savings account could end up with hundreds of thousands more dollars compared to someone who began saving in their 20s. For example, say you put aside … Read more
From cash stuffing to loud budgeting, TikTok is chock-full of ways to build wealth — and more people are taking notice. Financial TikTok, also known as #FinTok, is now one of the most popular sources for financial information, tips and advice, particularly among Generation Z. With less access to professional advisors and a preference for obtaining … Read more
Move over family travelers. Gen Zs are set to make the biggest splash this summer, with surveys showing they are upping their vacation plans and spending more than older travelers. No longer satisfied with road trips to their parents’ homes, Gens Z are planning international trips at higher rates than other generations, according to a … Read more
Nearly two decades into the smartphone era, some experts are warning of the potential dangers of being plugged in anytime, anywhere. Especially when it comes to those whose brains are still developing. Americans under the age of 30 reported lower levels of happiness from 2021 to 2023 than those over the age of 60, according to … Read more
Chet Kapoor, chairman and CEO of DataStax. Datastax Steve Jobs’ former intern has some sage advice for college graduates: stop focusing on working for big companies and instead find the best people to work for. Chet Kapoor, chairman and CEO of generative AI company DataStax, has had an illustrious career in Silicon Valley. The Kolkata-born … Read more
Americans under the age of 30 reported lower levels of happiness from 2021 to 2023 than those over the age of 60, according to this year’s World Happiness Report. Experts postulate that Gen Z’s misery could be due to coming of age during the Covid-19 pandemic, entering a polarized political climate, and inheriting a rapidly … Read more
Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Gen Z are digital natives and have quickly adopted AI, using it for everything from assignment research to planning holidays. But, it seems, they’ve been making mistakes along the way. Shoshana Davis, a Gen Z career expert and founder of the career consultancy Fairy Job Mother, told … Read more
Is being nice holding you back at work? One viral TikTok has young workers up in arms about the perils of being pleasant in the workplace. A TikToker who goes by the name Jacqueline recently posted a TikTok video where she claimed that people who are “a pleasure to work with” will “never get promoted.” … Read more
