Bold yet cautious: Gen Z risking careers while cutting weekend fun to get ahead

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Nearly half of Gen Z adults (48 percent) are willing to risk career changes or start businesses to achieve greater happiness and success, according to a Northwestern Mutual study. Gen Z is more likely than older generations to adopt emerging investment trends, with 15 percent reporting they are among the first to act on new financial opportunities. Despite high career and investment risk tolerance, 41 percent of Gen Z view themselves as cautious strategists who balance bold moves with financial discipline. To combat inflation and manage expenses, 62 percent of Gen Z skip weekend social plans, and 78 percent prioritize financial responsibility when selecting romantic partners. Experts state that Gen Z's balanced financial approach stems from a desire for holistic well-being, prioritizing personal relationships and fulfillment alongside wealth generation. In fullHalf of Gen Z is willing to abandon their career path or start a business for a better lifeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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