Amid a backdrop of economic instability, Gen Zers are feeling hopeless about their financial futures and believe they'll not be able to save up for significant life milestones. As such, their attention is more focused on short-term planning than long-term investments and future goals.

Scout is looking to make investing more fun, less intimidating, and educational for a younger audience through an easy-to-use app. As more Gen Zers and young people step into financial independence, how are fintech platforms helping them find their footing in the market?

Gen Zers are taking to social media to learn about finance – covering a full suite of topics from budgeting hacks to how to identify the next meme stock. The problem is, it’s hard to discern in the world of finance edutainment which influencers can be trusted, and who should be avoided.

Born on TikTok, the Dabloon economy saw people collecting, trading, and selling the fictional currency in a community-created role-playing game. With no database tracking ownership, or real monetary value, the currency is an example of the collective imagination and power of online communities.