Today’s teens and young adults are set to become the world’s most influential consumers within a decade, but how has growing up in the aftermath of a financial crash affected the way Gen Zers spend and save their money? What can help these digital natives improve their financial know-how?

The life path that past generations took for granted is no longer possible for many Gen Yers. Faced with mounting debts, a growing number are delaying marriage, forgoing car-ownership, and moving back in with their parents. How are these changes impacting home life and society as a whole?

Distrustful of traditional financial institutions, Gen Yers are more likely to favor digital banking experiences, according to research. As a generation with more debt and lower incomes than their parents, digital challenger banks are providing them with a greater sense of control over their finances.

According to a MetLife study, nearly a third of Americans have tapped their retirement savings to help pay off debts and make big-ticket purchases. With many people already struggling to save for later life, there's a growing call for employers to help them overcome financial stress.