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US wealth gap widens: Older Americans get richer, younger generations lose out

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New data from the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances reveals a significant wealth disparity between older and younger Americans. Households headed by individuals aged 75 and older saw their median net worth increase by approximately 38% between 2022 and 2025, while those under 35 experienced a 23% decrease. This trend suggests a concentration of wealth among older generations, leading to concerns about an "oldigarchy" where older, wealthier individuals hold disproportionate influence. AI

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US wealth gap widens: Older Americans get richer, younger generations lose out

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    The wealthy boomer problem is metastasizing—they got 38% richer over the last 3 years as Gen Z and millennials under 35 got wiped out

    People 35 years old and younger actually suffered a 23% decline in net worth from 2022 through 2025, according to the Federal Reserve.

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