Gen Z and Millennials Need $3M–$5M To Retire: Report

Gen Z and millennials need to save between $3 million and $5 million due to inflation, which has led to a three- to five-fold increase in the recommended retirement savings target, according to a Bloomberg study.

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8/21/2023

Americans Are More Afraid Of Going Broke Than Dying — Reports Indicate Financial Insecurity Is Becoming A Harsh Reality

A recent survey conducted by Allianz reveals that 61% of Americans are more afraid of depleting their savings during retirement than dying, highlighting the concern over outliving one's financial means in old age.

8/22/2023

Nearly half of Gen Zers think they won’t ‘get a dime’ in Social Security: survey

Almost half of Generation Z adults and 39 percent of millennials do not expect to receive any Social Security benefits they have earned, according to a survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute, with concerns growing over the program's insolvency within the next decade.

8/26/2023

My wife and I are 33, live in New York and earn $270,000. Can we retire at 55?

A couple in their 30s who both have high-paying jobs, a rental property, and are saving approximately $53,000 a year toward retirement can expect to have around $1.8 million respectively by the age of 55, suggesting they are saving enough and can continue their current lifestyle.

9/3/2023

You must start saving for retirement by this age to be successful, report finds

Starting no later than 25 years old, Americans should save $100 a week to generate savings of over $1.1 million by age 65, according to a report from the Milken Institute.

9/9/2023

Gen Z More Optimistic About Homeownership Than Millennials Despite High Prices

Gen Z is more optimistic about homeownership than millennials, with a lower percentage believing it will be impossible in their lifetime, and while both generations face barriers to homeownership such as high home costs and student loan debt, Gen Z is doing a better job of saving and has a slightly higher rate of homeownership compared to millennials and Gen X at their age.

9/13/2023

Gen Z Savers Splurge on Luxuries While Hunting Deals, Eyeing the Future

Gen Z young adults are both thrifty and willing to splurge, saving money on certain items while splurging on luxury goods, reflecting their personal values and priorities such as sustainability and pet care.

9/16/2023

Younger Generations Worry Boomers' Choices Left Them Financially 'Stuck'

Millennials and Gen Zers are concerned about the financial impact of baby boomers, as they believe the older generations' choices have contributed to their current financial struggles, including high student debt and difficulty affording housing, while boomers hold a majority of the nation's wealth.

9/16/2023

Gen Z Saves More and Invests Differently Than Older Generations

Approximately 75% of American workers earning up to $50,000 live paycheck to paycheck, while credit card debt has exceeded $1 trillion, making it difficult for those with debt to save; Gen Z saves more money than older generations due to their experience of the Great Recession, lack of trust in Social Security, and inclination to invest in cryptocurrency.

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Posted 8/20/2023, 4:29:02 PM

Gen Z and Millennials Need $3M–$5M To Retire: Report

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

Americans Are More Afraid Of Going Broke Than Dying — Reports Indicate Financial Insecurity Is Becoming A Harsh Reality

8/22/2023

Nearly half of Gen Zers think they won’t ‘get a dime’ in Social Security: survey

8/26/2023

My wife and I are 33, live in New York and earn $270,000. Can we retire at 55?

9/3/2023

You must start saving for retirement by this age to be successful, report finds

Starting no later than 25 years old, Americans should save $100 a week to generate savings of over $1.1 million by age 65, according to a report from the Milken Institute.

9/9/2023

Gen Z More Optimistic About Homeownership Than Millennials Despite High Prices

9/13/2023

Gen Z Savers Splurge on Luxuries While Hunting Deals, Eyeing the Future

9/16/2023

Younger Generations Worry Boomers' Choices Left Them Financially 'Stuck'

9/16/2023

Gen Z Saves More and Invests Differently Than Older Generations