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Gen Z Says TikTok Is the Least Trustworthy Place for Financial Advice — And Then Uses It Anyway

By Ryan Peterson March 16, 2026 Benzinga

Gen Z continues to rely on TikTok for financial guidance despite viewing it as one of the least trustworthy sources, according to CFP Board’s research report Steering Clear of Financial Misinformation: A Survey of Americans. The report also finds that although skepticism is widespread, with about four in five Americans questioning online financial information monthly, 40% still turn to social media for advice, rising to 47% among adults under 45.

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Ryan Peterson
March 16, 2026