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Updated · CNBC · Apr 12Most Gen Z Adults Rely on Parental Support, Study Finds
5 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 12
- A Wells Fargo study finds that 64% of Gen Z adults in the US still rely on their parents for financial support.
- Over half of these parents say this assistance strains their own finances, with support ranging from housing to splitting major expenses.
- Experts advise clear agreements and regular check-ins, as Gen Z delays milestones and redefines financial independence amid economic challenges.
With an $84 trillion wealth transfer coming, is Gen Z's struggle just a temporary storm? Is the American Dream now a family-funded project for the new generation? Are written financial contracts the new key to preserving parent-child relationships? When AI and TikTok are financial advisors, are young adults learning skills or just taking shortcuts? Why can a $113,000 salary today not afford what a much lower salary could in 2006?