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Student Vani Thampi, who grew up in Dubai, says she has had to learn that once money is spent, it is not yours anymore. Antonie Robertson/The National
Student Vani Thampi, who grew up in Dubai, says she has had to learn that once money is spent, it is not yours anymore. Antonie Robertson/The National
Why Generation Z prefer to save for the future than spend now
Scarred by the global financial crisis, those aged between 18 and 24 are concerned about rising property prices and greater job insecurity