Kate Concannon

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 <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/files/2024007pap.pdf">actually earn more</a> and have more wealth than previous generations did at their age. <br><br>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, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Look-Again/Tali-Sharot/9781668008218">Look Again</a>, that helps explain this phenomenon. <br><br><strong>Related episodes: <br></strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/07/26/1020945850/relax-millennials-youre-doing-great">Relax, Millennials! You're Doing Great</a>.<br>Gen Z's dream job in the influencer industry (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000610777682">Apple</a> / <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AvrSeXpApV8btcD31n8kg?si=03ce486e143d417d"