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Why Gen Z is feeling 'money dysmorphia'

Jun 02, 20259 min
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A significant portion of young people feel like they aren't on solid financial footing. And yet, the numbers show Gen Z adults on average actually earn more and have more wealth than previous generations did at their age.

This phenomenon has been dubbed (by the internet) as 'money dysmorphia'. Today on the show, we chat with a neuroscientist who co-wrote a book, Look Again, that helps explain this phenomenon.

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Relax, Millennials! You're Doing Great.
Gen Z's dream job in the influencer industry (Apple / Spotify)
There Is Growing Segregation In Millennial Wealth

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