Gen Z is starting out with more debt
May 9, 2024

Gen Z is starting out with more debt

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Adjusted for inflation, Gen Zers aged 22 to 24 are carrying more debt than millennials in the same age range a decade ago.

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Gen Z is taking on more credit card debt

May 9, 2024
The credit bureau TransUnion is out with a report showing that borrowers aged 22 to 24 are carrying an average of $2,834 in credit card debt — about a quarter more than millennials in the same age range a decade ago.
Adjusted for inflation, members of Gen Z ages 22 to 24 are carrying roughly a quarter more debt than millennials in the same age range a decade ago.
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