Gen Z FOMO vs Millennial Overconfidence episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 12 MIN

Gen Z FOMO vs Millennial Overconfidence

from Moneywise · host Moneywise

Think following the crowd keeps you safe with money? Spoiler: Sometimes the herd may run straight off a cliff. 🐑📉In this lively episode of Moneywise, Virat (our cautious Millennial) and Rachita (our unapologetic Gen Z) dive into the fascinating tug-of-war between crowd wisdom and individual stupidity, and uncover 3 more biases. From fake “last day sales” to stock market frenzies where everyone is buying the same thing, they unpack why human brains are wired to trust the majority and how that can cost you big. Get ready for witty banter, sharp digs, and stories you’ll definitely relate to, as we break down:Herding Bias: Why we feel safer copying the crowd and how that can backfire in investing and spending.Anchoring Bias: How the first number we see, be it a stock price or a sale tag, messes with our judgment.Overconfidence Bias: Why thinking you’re “too smart to fail” can actually cost you more.Stick till the end for practical, easy-to-use tools to spot these biases before they mess with your money moves.

Think following the crowd keeps you safe with money? Spoiler: Sometimes the herd may run straight off a cliff. 🐑📉In this lively episode of Moneywise, Virat (our cautious Millennial) and Rachita (our unapologetic Gen Z) dive into the fascinating tug-of-war between crowd wisdom and individual stupidity, and uncover 3 more biases. From fake “last day sales” to stock market frenzies where everyone is buying the same thing, they unpack why human brains are wired to trust the majority and how that can cost you big. Get ready for witty banter, sharp digs, and stories you’ll definitely relate to, as we break down:Herding Bias: Why we feel safer copying the crowd and how that can backfire in investing and spending.Anchoring Bias: How the first number we see, be it a stock price or a sale tag, messes with our judgment.Overconfidence Bias: Why thinking you’re “too smart to fail” can actually cost you more.Stick till the end for practical, easy-to-use tools to spot these biases before they mess with your money moves.

NOW PLAYING

Gen Z FOMO vs Millennial Overconfidence

0:00 12:36

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Faith & Finance on American Family Radio American Family Association Airing live at 9am CST on American Family Radio, Faith & Finance with Rob West, along with special guests and financial experts, aims to provide biblical wisdom on a variety of financial topics as well as answers to call-in questions.Originating in 1988, Larry Burkett, co-founder of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Financial Ministries, started a question-and-answer radio program with co-host Steve Moore called “Money Matters”. After Larry’s passing and homegoing in 2003, Crown’s other co-founder, Howard Dayton, became the new host and in 2011, Money Matters was transformed into MoneyWise by Howard’s new organization, Compass Finances God’s Way. In 2017, Kingdom Advisors (another organization Larry Burkett co-founded) acquired the MoneyWise radio broadcast ministry and in January 2023 the ministry changed it's name to Faith & Finance.Today, under the leadership of radio host Rob West, Faith & Finance can be found on your favorite podcast platform and on the AFR website and mobi MoneyWise for Teens Krish Gupta Make A Smart Relationship With Your Money! MoneyWise Live on Oneplace.com Rob West MoneyWise is a daily radio ministry of MoneyWise Media. Hosted by Rob West, the program offers a practical, biblical and good-natured approach to managing your time, talents and resources. Creative + Moneywise Laura Elizabeth Pohl The podcast where photographers share their real-life money stories and discuss their career path. Hosted by Laura Elizabeth Pohl, photographer, filmmaker and Certified Financial Education Instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Moneywise?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this Moneywise episode published?

This episode was published on August 29, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Think following the crowd keeps you safe with money? Spoiler: Sometimes the herd may run straight off a cliff. 🐑📉In this lively episode of Moneywise, Virat (our cautious Millennial) and Rachita (our unapologetic Gen Z) dive into the fascinating...

Can I download this Moneywise episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!