About this episode
This episode discusses the financial challenges and opportunities faced by Millennials and Gen Z in today's economy.
Season 16 Episode 04 Millennials and Gen Z are navigating a financial landscape defined by rising costs, shifting job markets, and evolving expectations around wealth and opportunity. As affordability challenges intensify—especially in housing, education, and healthcare—these generations are rethinking how they spend, save, and invest. Their unique perspectives are reshaping consumer trends, fueling growth in new sectors, and prompting companies to innovate in response to changing demands. In this episode, Global Market Strategists Jack Manley and Jordan Jackson and Market Insights Research Analyst Katie Korngiebel share timely insights and personal perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing young Americans in today’s economy.
People in this episode
Guests: Jack Manley, Jordan Jackson, Katie Korngiebel
Topics covered
- financial landscape
- affordability challenges
- consumer trends
- housing
- education
- healthcare
- economic opportunities
Keywords
- Millennials
- Gen Z
- financial challenges
- housing affordability
- consumer trends
- economic opportunities
- wealth expectations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Global Market Strategists, Market Insights Research
Places: Millennials, Gen Z
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