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Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope

‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.

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Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
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By Autumn Spredemann
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December 16, 2025Updated:December 16, 2025

Americans of all ages increasingly view a comfortable retirement as a challenge, according to recent studies.

From baby boomers nearing their final paycheck, Gen X being late to the savings game, and millennials with employment-sponsored plans to Gen Z grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) on the first rungs of the career ladder, the challenges and outlook for each generation are very different.

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