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Social Media for Personal Finances: A New Trend for Millennials and Gen Z


Abstract: Younger generations—specifically, millennials and Gen Z—increasingly turn to social media for personal finance purposes, such as making and receiving payments, crowdfunding, shopping, and financial education. While the financial tools provided by social media offer benefits, such as convenience and community, they also come with risks, such as increased fraud and misinformation.

Keywords: payments; social media; Millennials; Generation Z;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Part of Series: Payments System Research Briefing

Publication Date: 2023-10-11

Pages: 6