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Gen X is poorer than millennials

📊 Wealth by Age: Millennials Vs Gen X 🧮 Wealth Accumu...
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  02/28/26
Median net worth age 35–44: Boomers (when they were 3...
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  02/28/26
Gen x = lead paint chip generation, also coincidentally the ...
twinkling slimy police squad feces
  02/28/26
It was Normal to sniff glue for Gen X. Idk anyone who did th...
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  02/28/26
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Concupiscible coffee pot candlestick maker
  05/01/26
(unemployed pedophile)
Awkward Property
  03/01/26
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Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  03/01/26
so 35 y/o millennial has/had 2x the wealth of 35 y/o boomers...
razzle-dazzle mewling twinkling uncleanness
  03/01/26
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Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  04/17/26
While older millennials had to face the ‘08 recession ...
Internet-worthy gay wizard french chef
  04/30/26
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Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  04/30/26
Any wealth comparison that uses "averages" is comp...
Infuriating market
  04/30/26
When comparing Gens it’s fine to use averages imho
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  04/30/26
Nah averages are flame
Infuriating market
  05/01/26
Are you saying that the data is directionally incorrect bc m...
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  05/01/26
They seem to use the word "averages" interchangeab...
Internet-worthy gay wizard french chef
  05/01/26
this is bullshit. Gen-X dominates.
saffron comical corn cake school
  05/01/26
😂
Aquamarine son of senegal hell
  05/01/26
seethe
saffron comical corn cake school
  05/01/26
You’re Poorer than OYT and voted Democrat like 12 time...
Electric keepsake machete theater stage
  05/01/26
wow
saffron comical corn cake school
  05/01/26
There really is no denying that Gen X-- the generation that ...
Thriller puppy
  05/01/26


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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:34 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

📊 Wealth by Age: Millennials Vs Gen X

🧮 Wealth Accumulation at the Same Age

According to one analysis comparing generations at similar life stages (inflation-adjusted), Millennials had significantly more wealth than Gen X did at the same age — roughly 109% more on average. https://www.self.inc/info/generational-wealth-gap/

• Example: When Gen X was around 30–40, their average wealth was about $105 k, whereas Millennials at the same age had around $220 k.

Federal Reserve data also suggests that younger Americans (including Millennials and Gen Z) now own more total wealth relative to what Gen X did at the same age stage — about $1.23 for every $1 Gen X owned then. https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2025/june/the-state-of-us-household-wealth

These findings challenge the stereotype that Millennials are automatically poorer than Gen X was — at least statistically in terms of wealth held at a given age.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49703518)



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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:40 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

Median net worth age 35–44:

Boomers (when they were 35–44, proxied by ~1995 SCF): $101k

Gen X (35–44, proxied by ~2013 SCF): $60k

Early Millennials (35–44, proxied by ~2022 SCF): higher than Gen X at that age band

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49703543)



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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:48 PM
Author: twinkling slimy police squad feces

Gen x = lead paint chip generation, also coincidentally the poorest and most MAGA-friendly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49703564)



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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:50 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

It was Normal to sniff glue for Gen X. Idk anyone who did that irl.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49703575)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:44 AM
Author: Concupiscible coffee pot candlestick maker



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856675)



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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:01 PM
Author: Awkward Property

(unemployed pedophile)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49705547)



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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:00 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49705538)



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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:07 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle mewling twinkling uncleanness

so 35 y/o millennial has/had 2x the wealth of 35 y/o boomers?

horseeeeeee shit. there's some circularity between inflation and price levels this study is obviously missing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49705566)



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Date: April 17th, 2026 8:04 AM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49823037)



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Date: April 30th, 2026 9:32 PM
Author: Internet-worthy gay wizard french chef

While older millennials had to face the ‘08 recession at the very start of their careers they’ve pretty much enjoyed incredible asset appreciation. The second recession they faced (Covid) actually boomed their assets even further. Boomers and Gen X faced wealth crushing recessions every 8-10 years in the first couple of decades of their careers. In the end boomers are doing great but during time as 30-45 year olds the US stock market and economy was pretty mediocre.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49855768)



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Date: April 30th, 2026 8:53 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49855642)



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Date: April 30th, 2026 8:57 PM
Author: Infuriating market

Any wealth comparison that uses "averages" is completely meaningless. The wealth distribution is so crazy that averages don't mean shit about normal people. The numbers are too skewed by that small group of extreme wealth hoarders.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49855663)



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Date: April 30th, 2026 10:06 PM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

When comparing Gens it’s fine to use averages imho

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49855845)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 2:29 AM
Author: Infuriating market

Nah averages are flame

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856354)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 4:19 AM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

Are you saying that the data is directionally incorrect bc millennials have more Inequality? Both Gens live in the same unequal society.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856387)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:41 AM
Author: Internet-worthy gay wizard french chef

They seem to use the word "averages" interchangeably with median and even sum. There data is broken down into percentiles.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856669)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 5:39 AM
Author: saffron comical corn cake school

this is bullshit. Gen-X dominates.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856423)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 7:27 AM
Author: Aquamarine son of senegal hell

😂

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856489)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 8:48 AM
Author: saffron comical corn cake school

seethe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856533)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:10 AM
Author: Electric keepsake machete theater stage

You’re Poorer than OYT and voted Democrat like 12 times.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856626)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:54 AM
Author: saffron comical corn cake school

wow

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856700)



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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:12 AM
Author: Thriller puppy

There really is no denying that Gen X-- the generation that gave you the 80s and 90s culture -- is the coolest gen. Wealth Schmealth.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5839575&forum_id=2.#49856627)