Years ago, people were taught from childhood not to talk about their money. Forbes cites a study indicating 62% of people don't want to talk about money and 32% would even talk about death instead of money. This trend towards secrecy can be a barrier when it comes to saving for your own retirement. It is OK to talk about money!
Trends have been changing over the years. Day trading became popular during the pandemic. Talking more about money became popular even before that, as the popularity of financial news on cable TV stations picked up, as CNBC did in 1996. According to CNBC, 56% of millennials and 49% of Gen Z talk about money regularly, compared to 22% of baby boomers.
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