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Generation Z (Gen Z)
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Why Millions of Eligible Workers Do Not Contribute to Their Retirement Plans: It’s Not What You Think
Ascensus research finds lack of awareness and understanding of plan features drives inaction much more than perceived unaffordability
Gen Z Prioritizes Financial Stability—From Romantic Decisions to ‘401(k) Mullets’
The youngest working cohort is defining what financial responsibility looks like to them, from personal relationships to style choices
Gen Z, Millennials Get Ahead at Saving for Retirement
These age groups are also more engaged with retirement planning and are likelier to seek help from retirement plan providers and advisors, Nationwide reports
Younger Generations Counting on 401(k)s Over Social Security
Few Gen Z, Millennials expect financially troubled program to be their primary source of retirement income
Nearly Half of Gen Zers Withdraw from Retirement
Respondents plan to continue withdrawing from their accounts in the next 12 months, reports Payroll Integrations
Gen Zers Taking Steps to Strengthen Financial Health
Half have added money to their savings and a quarter have paid down debt, Bank of America finds
Gen Z Investors Thrive in Saving for Retirement
Sixty-seven percent of Gen Zers were "significantly more" confident than older generations, reports Betterment's latest retail investor survey
Gen Z Total Income Stretches to $1.1T
Still, close to half continue to live with parents due to inflation, rising home rates, and debt
Gen Z Foresee an ‘Untraditional’ Retirement
Advisors will have to pivot their meaning of retirement to meet Gen Zers, who foresee a future of career breaks, industry transitions, flexibility, and travel, reports TIAA
Gen Z is Focused on Saving—But the Struggle is Real
Financial frustrations are troubling these youngest members of the workforce, but research shows they are motivated to save—and want their employers’ help in doing so