Millennials Hate Debt

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Millennials Hate Debt And Are Avoiding Credit Cards

Millennials don't like debt and are lukewarm about credit cards. Sometimes you will see them post pictures on social media of a house or car they recently purchased.

Facebook IQ - a division of the social media giant the scans user info specifically for marketing purposes - revealed this info recently about how American Facebook users manage their finances especially Millennials between 21 and 34 years old.

They researchers found that Millennials don't accumulate debt and pay it off quickly, they use credit cards responsibly and are actually focused on saving money. Even with the dread of debt facing Millennials, they have found a way to successfully thrive in its presence. They even

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