Is Gen Z bad at saving money? Rs 5,000 loan request makes 26-year-old question how youngsters use lavish lifestyles to hide empty savings

A recent Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over Gen Z’s relationship with money, spending habits and financial discipline. What began as one young professional reflecting on the different ways people around him manage their finances soon turned into a wider conversation about rising consumerism, EMIs, lifestyle spending, savings and the pressure to keep up with others.