Why are Aussie Gen Zers embracing loud budgeting?
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14 May 2024
Why are Aussie Gen Zers embracing loud budgeting?

Amid the cost of living crisis hitting Aussies, Gen Zers are finding new ways to save up despite the difficult job market and rising costs of goods. Younger generations are taking control of their finances, holding themselves accountable, and relinquishing their fear of judgement around money.

Dominic Beattie

Dominic Beattie is the editor of Savings.com.au and host of The Savings Tip Jar podcast. Specialising in Australian consumer finance, Beattie has been publishing articles on finance, business, and economics for the best part of a decade, helping launch Savings.com.au in 2018 as a reliable source of finance news, guides, and product comparisons. It has since grown to become one of Australia's most popular online sources of consumer finance information, with millions visiting the site each year. Beattie's commentary has been featured in various respected media outlets across TV, radio, print and online media.

Sarah Megginson

Sarah Megginson is a finance and property journalist with almost 20 years of experience. She leads a team of passionate, experienced writers and editors as the head of editorial at Finder. She is a regular media commentator on TV, in print, and online, and is passionate about showing everyday people how to make their money work harder.

Rachel Wastell

Rachel is a money and finance expert at Mozo. She’s an award-winning writer with a knack for translating complex financial jargon into plain English. Her financial insights and data analysis have led her to provide expert commentary on personal finance and money matters on 9News, ABC News, and SBS World News.

Mariam Gabaji

Mariam Gabaji is a tech and utilities expert at Finder with over 12 years of experience in print and digital media. Since joining Finder, Mariam has developed a particular interest in personal finance trends and insights. Her expertise is often featured in media, including ABC News, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS, and Money Magazine. Outside of work, you’ll find her curled up on the sofa reading or scrolling through BookTok for her next read.