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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Gen Z Feels So Poor

from New Money with Nathan Kennedy · host Nathan Kennedy

Add $100k+ to your career earnings with tactics from my newsletter below! https://thecareerearner.beehiiv.com/s... For partnership inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Why does Gen Z feel so poor…even when they’re working harder, earning more on paper, and investing earlier than past generations? In this video, we break down why Gen Z feels broke, comparing Gen Z net worth vs Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, and explaining how housing costs, wage stagnation, student debt, and the rising cost of living have reshaped early adulthood. We look at how Gen Z’s financial reality compares to previous generations and why Gen Z is entering the workforce under fairly tough conditions. We also explore why Gen Z may feel poorer than they actually are, covering investing participation, financial literacy, social comparison, and how constant access to financial data changes perception. Finally, we walk through how Gen Z can still build wealth, with practical strategies around investing, career growth, income diversification, and navigating a world where homeownership has become a luxury. If you’re wondering: – Why Gen Z feels broke – Gen Z vs Boomers wealth – Average net worth by generation – Why housing is unaffordable for young people – Whether Gen Z is actually poorer or just feels poorer – How Gen Z can still achieve financial stability This video breaks it all down with data, history, and a realistic path forward. The content and information contained on this website/social media page and any resources/material available for download through this website/page is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial, investment, tax, legal or professional advice whatsoever. I am not a financial advisor, attorney, accountant, nor am I claiming to be, and the content and information contained on this website/page is not a substitute for financial, investment, tax or legal advice from a professional who is aware of all the facts and circumstances of your specific individual situation. Nothing on this website/page constitutes a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters that may be discussed or the law(s) relating thereto. Nathan Kennedy / New Money Nate Inc is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, under any theory of liability, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, use, data, or loss of other intangibles. Nathan Kennedy / New Money Nate Inc will not be liable for damages of any kind resulting from your use of the website/page and content or material contained therein.

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