BofA Study Finds Fewer Gen Z Rely on Family for Financial Assistance, Even With 42% Living Paycheck to Paycheck

From $0 date nights to loud budgeting, Better Money Habits® Survey reveals how Gen Z is managing through affordability challenges and social spending pressure Key findings Nearly 70% of Gen Z have taken concrete steps to manage rising costs in the past year. The high cost of living remains a challenge, with nearly half (49%) of Gen Z citing it as a top barrier to financial success.