Gen Z's most pressing obstacles include cost of living, student loan debt, taxes, poor spending habits and credit card debt (Photo: Shutterstock)
More than a few Generation Zers just entering the workforce are stressed about making ends meet, and many would like their employers to help them better manage their finances, according to LifeWorks' report, "The Financial Wellness of Gen Z- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."
LifeWorks surveyed 751 Gen Z employees in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and found that while 77 percent say they have a clear set of financial goals and know how to achieve them, nearly the same percentage say they're moderately to very stressed about finances.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
