Money dysmorphia is changing young spending habits
REPORT
14 Mar 2024
Money dysmorphia is changing young spending habits

The grim financial outlook for young people is no secret – and they’re catching on. Their intense worries have given rise to ‘money dysmorphia’, with their fiscal anxiety spiraling even when their situation isn’t that bleak. How can brands help to soothe them and make them feel more in control?

Andrew Latham

Andrew is a content director, editor, and personal finance writer with a background in content marketing and industry research. He’s skilled in content management, SEO, and copywriting. He's also a certified financial planner®, a certified finance counselor, and an experienced linguist (English/Spanish/Swahili/Nicaraguan Sign Language), translator, and certified medical and legal interpreter.

Sarah Jeffries

Sarah Jeffries is a practicing Mental Health First Aid Trainer and a Masters graduate in Psychology. She is passionate about improving the mental wellbeing and resilience of individuals, workplaces, and communities. She has spent years educating, training, and empowering others by providing high-quality mental health first-aid courses at all levels. A firm believer in the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental health, Sarah is dedicated to assisting participants in developing the confidence and enthusiasm to apply the knowledge they gain to improve how they interact with their personal and professional networks.

Meg Walters

Meg Walters is a UK-based freelance writer who specialises in entertainment and pop culture. She has written for publications including GQ, Glamour, Stylist, Refinery29, The Daily Beast, Vulture, and others. She specialises in covering how film and TV shift alongside larger cultural trends and generational culture gaps.