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Gen Z Faces Weekend Loneliness, Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Date-Free Nights

8/5/2026

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Gen Z report weekend loneliness at 51%, 37 points higher than baby boomers.
Libby Rodney of Harris Poll says a spending hangover makes Gen Z prioritize financial regret over FOMO.
Bank of America’s 2026 Better Money Habits report finds 42% of Gen Z live paycheck to paycheck, 51% spend $0 on romantic dates (72% of singles), and 27% have taken side gigs for travel.

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Gen Z report weekend loneliness at 51%, 37 points higher than baby boomers.
Libby Rodney of Harris Poll says a spending hangover makes Gen Z prioritize financial regret over FOMO.
Bank of America’s 2026 Better Money Habits report finds 42% of Gen Z live paycheck to paycheck, 51% spend $0 on romantic dates (72% of singles), and 27% have taken side gigs for travel.