Afford Anything · Friday, October 30, 2026
Noah Kerner, co-founder and CEO of Acorns, shares that 42% of adults across America are money avoidant as a stress reduction strategy. He notes that this avoidance often begins in youth and leads to missed opportunities in compounding and building long-term wealth.
“Overall, like of any age, 42% are money avoidant.”
“Well, I'll speak specifically about young people. over half of young people in America do it as a stress reduction strategy.”