The millennial generation is open to seeking financial advice, but more of them rely on the internet to provide it than any other source.

That's according to the TD Bank Financial Wellness Survey, which found that not only do millennials prefer to get their advice from a computer (or smartphone) screen (26 percent say that's where they turn to get financial guidance), they are also optimistic about their eventual financial well-being.

That's despite the fact that millennials are behind the eight ball when it comes to student loan debt, unemployment, and lack of wage growth. Still, as a group, not only are millennials more confident than previous generations that they can attain their financial goals, they're also competitive about it.

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