Posted 3/7/2024, 10:24:58 PM
Financial Squeeze Leaves Gen Z Skipping Meals, Delaying Medical Care
- 44% of Gen Z reported skipping meals to pay monthly bills, much higher than other generations
- Gen Z has high debt, entered uncertain job market during pandemic, and faced layoffs and low salaries
- 67% of Gen Z delayed medical care due to costs, very high compared to other groups
- 21% expect finances to become more unpredictable in next 3 years
- Gen Z may skip meals more as they value enjoyment and dining out versus frugality of past generations
