Gen Z may not be able to afford a house or the cost of living now—but give it 10 years. They’re on track to gain $36 trillion and become the richest generation

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Gen Z isn’t shy about splurging—whether it’s doom spending for a dopamine hit, spoiling their pets, or splashing out on rent—but soon, they’ll actually have the financial power to afford it.

But the biggest contributing factor in their financial come-up is the “great wealth transfer,” expected to hit Gen Z bank accounts in the years to come.

Gen Z is having to turn down job opportunities because they can’t afford commuting expenses; spoiling their pets in lieu of having children, which have become too expensive to raise; and abandoning the pipe dream of purchasing a home—unless they receive inheritance.

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Author / Journalist: Emma Burleigh

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Family Gen X Student loans and debt Cost of living Rent Debt Gen Z Bank of America Loans Credit card debt Young workers Inheritance Wealth Career Millennials Baby boomers Business Wealth management

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Published On: 2025-03-17 @ 15:29:11 (22 hours ago)

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