Episode 202: Stop Saving Your Way to Broke with Lillian Zhang
In this episode, I sit down with Lillian Zhang, author of The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance. Her debut book aims to help young people globally overcome money anxiety and develop the habits and foundation they need to thrive.
Lillian Zhang is a personal finance educator who helps Gen Z and millennials build confidence with money through practical, relatable content. A Silicon Valley professional and a Haas School of Business graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she blends real-world experience with actionable guidance that resonates with young adults navigating today’s financial landscape.
Lillian has been featured on CNBC Make It, Business Insider, Bloomberg, ABC’s Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. At just 25 years old, Lillian is changing the conversation around money for an entire generation.
Her massive following on TikTok and Instagram is evidence that her message is breaking through.
What you’ll learn:
- Why Gen Z is ditching the latte factor advice and focusing on growing their income instead.
- Why talking openly about money isn't taboo anymore—it's empowering.
- Money hacks and simple strategies you can implement today
- The important difference between two types of side hustles you
Order The New Money Rules at your local independent book store or at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Money-Rules-Personal-Finance/dp/B0DW678THW
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Connect with Lillian:
TikTok: @lillianzhang
Instagram: @bylillianzhang
Youtube: @lillianzhang_
