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Why You Still Need to Carry a Wallet, Even in a Tap-to-Pay World
More Gen Zers are choosing to go wallet-free, with CFP Board Ambassador Elaine King Fuentes, CFP® noting the convenience of traveling light with just a phone. She cautions, however, that not carrying a wallet can be risky, as not all retailers accept digital wallets and transactions may fail during power outages and service interruptions or if the phone dies.
MoneyJulia Glum
December 8, 2025