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Millennials came of age during recessions and the peak of avocado toast culture. Here are the money traps they fell into that Gen Z is avoiding

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Millennials came of age during recessions, a student loan crisis and avocado toast culture racking up financial missteps.

But Gen Z? They’re approaching money with a whole different mindset.

From credit card chaos to housing headaches, here are the money traps millennials fell into.

Millennials faced some truly awful timing and received guidance that didn’t match economic realities.

Meanwhile, Gen Z had the advantage of watching and learning from these struggles.

Lokenauth has seen working with both generations, they’re putting those lessons to good use.

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