Beyond Financial Nihilism
In this week’s episode, Jon speaks with Thea Garon of the Urban Institute about a paradox in young adults’ financial lives: many are saving and planning for the future while also turning to crypto, prediction markets, and sports betting. They discuss:
* Why “financial nihilism” is an incomplete story: Gen Z may feel that the economy is stacked against them, but they are also saving and planning for their futures.
* How sports betting and prediction markets can make gambling feel, sound, and look more like investing.
* How fun, social connection, and social media messaging shape financial…
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