Let’s talk money, because saving in today’s economy isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. For Gen Z, with rising rent, unpredictable income streams, and inflation that won’t chill, stacking up savings feels more like a dream than a plan. We’re hustling, budgeting, side-gigging and still wondering if the future we’re saving for is even within reach.

So what’s going on behind the scenes of Gen Z’s bank accounts? Are we managing to build for tomorrow, or just trying to survive today? This survey dives into the real financial lives of our generation—how we save (or don’t), what we sacrifice, and what security even means.

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Mortius Peters is a result driven data scientist, data analyst, journalist, and writer at BusinessDay Media Limited, where he works in the Audience Engagement department. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Mortius combines data science, journalism, and storytelling to gently guide readers toward solving real-world challenges through insightful and engaging content. He currently specializes in crafting listicles that illuminate economic and financial issues, making complex data accessible and actionable. As a passionate researcher and financial analyst, he sees data as the cornerstone of sustainable development and economic growth.

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