Wondering how you’re able to improve your relationship with money?
We tapped a certified financial planner to find out for our 2025 Trends Issue.
Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?

Dont worry, were right there with you.
Living in the now is often easierand more fun.
Booking a spur-of-the-moment trip to Greece with your BFFs?

director of financial planning atEllevest
Adding those to-die-for front-row Eras Tour tickets to your cart?
Whats fueling this trend, especially among Gen Z?
And frankly, who can blame them?

During the COVID-19 pandemic,Gen Z was in their teens and early 20s.
But that doesnt mean theyre not stillstressed about money.
Nearly half46 percentstill rely on their parents for financial help.

But the solution isnt to stay paralyzed in a place of financial fearand Gen Z knows it.
It all starts with creating a budget.
you’re free to budget for fancy candles or a daily lattewhatever indulgences make you happy.

Heres how to create a budget: First, understand what your spending habits areand what needs to change.
Then, create your budget.
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