Financial Prosperity Has Plummeted For Millennials

30 years ago, young adults could dream of a bright future. Many of them earned in excess of the average national wage in most developed countries, and were able to afford houses, cars and a family. These days, however, many factors have combined to place those dreams out of reach of most Millennials. The extent of financial inequality for young people today was uncovered by a Guardian investigation and forms the basis of one of Statista's recent infographic features on Forbes.

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Recipients of basic income in old age and with reduced earning capacity Germany 2024
Italian households receiving Citizens' and Pensioners' Basic Income 2019-2023
Italian households receiving Citizens' Basic Income 2023, by macro-region
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Employment status of millennials and Gen Z in Germany 2024
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Factors that influence Gen Z & Millennials choosing an online store in Europe 2024

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