February 16 2024- Young Americans are expressing the belief that achieving the financial stability of their parents’ generation is increasingly challenging. Factors contributing to this perception include soaring prices of starter homes, rising costs of college loans and child care, and a prolonged working life for older generations. A survey found that two-thirds of Americans think younger people face more hardships than earlier generations, and a significant percentage of Gen Zers and millennials feel they are starting further behind financially. These sentiments underscore concerns about economic opportunities and financial well-being for younger generations.
‘They can’t buy into that American Dream’: How younger workers are redefining success
< 1 min read
