Northwestern Mutual Found 80% of Gen Z Feel So 'Financially Behind' They're Turning to Crypto and Sports Betting To Catch Up

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A study from Northwestern Mutual found that half of all adults now describe themselves as "financially secure," a notable jump from 44% just a year ago. Financial discipline is also trending up, with 53% of people now considering themselves disciplined planners, a steady climb back from a post-pandemic low. But beneath this encouraging surface, a current of anxiety and desperation is pulling younger gene ...