Young Americans Show More Financial Optimism Compared to Older Generations

Friday, 25 April 2025, 02:19

Young Americans are reported to be more optimistic about their finances than older Americans, according to a recent poll. The NBC News Stay Tuned poll indicates that 27% of those aged 18-29 feel better financially than last year, compared to only 18% of those aged 65 and older. This trend highlights a significant generational divide in financial perceptions.

Thehill — Young Americans Show More Financial Optimism Compared to Older Generations

Young Americans are more likely than older Americans to feel they are doing better financially than a year ago. According to the latest NBC News Stay Tuned poll conducted between April 11-20, 2025, 27 percent of respondents aged 18-29 report a better financial situation today compared to the previous year. As age increases, this percentage diminishes significantly:

30-44 years: 24%
45-64 years: 21%
65 years and older: 18%

However, a larger portion of each age group is inclined to report that their financial circumstances are worse today rather than better today. The negative perception spans across generations:

18-29 years: 29% feel worse
30-44 years: 35% feel worse
45-64 years: 36% feel worse
65 years and older: 32% feel worse

Moreover, the plurality of respondents from each age cohort claims their financial situation is about the same as last year:

18-29 years: 43%
30-44 years: 41%
45-64 years: 43%
65 years and older: 50%

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.

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