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Gen X is poorer than millennials

📊 Wealth by Age: Millennials Vs Gen X 🧮 Wealth Accumu...
orange giraffe menage
  02/28/26
Median net worth age 35–44: Boomers (when they were 3...
orange giraffe menage
  02/28/26
Gen x = lead paint chip generation, also coincidentally the ...
flushed hateful jew
  02/28/26
It was Normal to sniff glue for Gen X. Idk anyone who did th...
orange giraffe menage
  02/28/26
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painfully honest nursing home
  05/01/26
(unemployed pedophile)
Claret Cerebral Stag Film Sweet Tailpipe
  03/01/26
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orange giraffe menage
  03/01/26
so 35 y/o millennial has/had 2x the wealth of 35 y/o boomers...
Electric electric furnace
  03/01/26
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orange giraffe menage
  04/17/26
While older millennials had to face the ‘08 recession ...
stimulating pink depressive
  04/30/26
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orange giraffe menage
  04/30/26
Any wealth comparison that uses "averages" is comp...
Vermilion Disrespectful Rehab
  04/30/26
When comparing Gens it’s fine to use averages imho
orange giraffe menage
  04/30/26
Nah averages are flame
Vermilion Disrespectful Rehab
  05/01/26
Are you saying that the data is directionally incorrect bc m...
orange giraffe menage
  05/01/26
They seem to use the word "averages" interchangeab...
stimulating pink depressive
  05/01/26
this is bullshit. Gen-X dominates.
zombie-like passionate university half-breed
  05/01/26
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Fragrant buff water buffalo
  05/01/26
seethe
zombie-like passionate university half-breed
  05/01/26
You’re Poorer than OYT and voted Democrat like 12 time...
orange giraffe menage
  05/01/26
wow
zombie-like passionate university half-breed
  05/01/26
There really is no denying that Gen X-- the generation that ...
maize gay wizard blood rage
  05/01/26


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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:34 PM
Author: orange giraffe menage

📊 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.

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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:40 PM
Author: orange giraffe menage

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: flushed hateful jew

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

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Date: February 28th, 2026 7:50 PM
Author: orange giraffe menage

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

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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:44 AM
Author: painfully honest nursing home



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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:01 PM
Author: Claret Cerebral Stag Film Sweet Tailpipe

(unemployed pedophile)

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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:00 PM
Author: orange giraffe menage



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Date: March 1st, 2026 2:07 PM
Author: Electric electric furnace

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: orange giraffe menage



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Date: April 30th, 2026 9:32 PM
Author: stimulating pink depressive

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: orange giraffe menage



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Date: April 30th, 2026 8:57 PM
Author: Vermilion Disrespectful Rehab

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: orange giraffe menage

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: Vermilion Disrespectful Rehab

Nah averages are flame

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Date: May 1st, 2026 4:19 AM
Author: orange giraffe menage

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: stimulating pink depressive

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: zombie-like passionate university half-breed

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: Fragrant buff water buffalo

😂

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Date: May 1st, 2026 8:48 AM
Author: zombie-like passionate university half-breed

seethe

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Date: May 1st, 2026 10:10 AM
Author: orange giraffe menage

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: zombie-like passionate university half-breed

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: maize gay wizard blood rage

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)