EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 10 MIN
The Death of the Penny: What It Reveals About Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the Future of Money
from The Ryan Vet Show · host Ryan Vet
The United States just minted its final penny and its quiet disappearance says far more about our future than you think. In this episode of The Ryan Vet Show, Ryan reads his eye-opening article on what the end of America’s oldest coin reveals about every living generation, from the Silent Generation to Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and even Gen Beta.This is not just a story about money, it’s a story about how each generation redefined value, work, trust, and wealth.You’ll discover:• Why Boomers embraced abundance, credit, and the American Dream• Why Gen X grew skeptical and financially cautious• Why Millennials built the subscription-based life• Why Gen Z sees money as instant, digital, and fluid• How Gen Alpha will reshape work, spending, and earning• Why Gen Beta may never touch physical cash at allIf you’re curious about the future of money, cashless economies, generational behavior, AI-driven work, or how Gen Z and Gen Alpha think about wealth, this episode is a must-listen.About Ryan VetRyan Vet is a USA TODAY bestselling author, futurist, and international keynote speaker who has spoken to audiences on five continents. His work explores generational dynamics, cultural shifts, and the forces shaping the future of work and leadership. Ryan’s insights have been featured in Forbes, Financial Times, ABC, NBC, and CBS, and his research reaches hundreds of thousands of leaders each year.Join the NewsletterFor weekly insights on culture, generations, and the future of work, join Ryan’s newsletter at https://collide.ryanvet.com. It’s where he shares fresh research, practical leadership tools, and early access to new episodes and articles.Send us Fan MailAbout Ryan VetRyan Vet is a USA TODAY bestselling author, futurist, and international keynote speaker whose insights on generations, culture, and the future of work have been featured in Forbes, Financial Times, ABC, NBC, and CBS. His research helps leaders understand emerging generational patterns and anticipate societal shifts before they fully unfold.Join 20,000+ Leaders for Weekly InsightsIf you want deeper research and behind-the-scenes insights on generations and the future of culture and society, join Ryan’s weekly newsletter:👉 https://ryanvet.com/collide
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The United States just minted its final penny and its quiet disappearance says far more about our future than you think. In this episode of The Ryan Vet Show, Ryan reads his eye-opening article on what the end of America’s oldest coin reveals about every living generation, from the Silent Generation to Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and even Gen Beta. This is not just a story about money, it’s a story about how each generation redefined value, work, trust, and wealth. You’ll d...
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