Why Boomers Keep Winning at the Wealth Game

Ever feel like buying your first home is a never-ending game of Monopoly, but the board is already owned by boomers? Turns out, they’re sitting on $82 trillion in assets—way more than younger generations. While millennials and Gen Z hustle for down payments, boomers are holding onto big homes and stocks, making it even harder for newbies to get in. Pro tip: If you can’t buy now, focus on building your savings and investing early—every little bit counts! #Business #MoneyTalks #WealthGap

1 days ago

Jack

I can't speak for the other boomers. But my success came from working my rear end off, putting myself through degrees in engineering and business; then working even harder at my jobs; then saving like crazy and investing wisely; marrying someone with a similar outlook on life; staying as healthy as possible; no drugs, little alcohol; no smoking; raising kids to have similar values. It works.

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Chicago, IL

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House Of Cards

It was the same when we started abet we did not have 1000.00 iPhones and a need for every new electric device on planet earth but we had a focus on the goal. Yes rents were 150.00 and you took home 60.00 a week. Yes we saved 3.00 a week you have to start somewhere sometime do it for yourself. Easy No but doable.

Chicago, IL

William Cullinsworth

the cheaper property and homes are gone . inflation hits everything hard and unless you make really good money you will fall behind!

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West Jefferson, OH

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Bill Glitch

Boomer here. I worked a full-time and at least one part-time job for over 30 years, and my wife worked as well. We bought a 2-family house that helped us afford a home and raised 2 sons. Retired now with 3 rental properties, and a cabin for weekend getaways. We have also bought 2 houses that we rehabbed and flipped. I still do most of the work on the rentals. Hard work pays off.

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Gorham, NY

joseph corain

Focus, sacrifice and pure determination to afford our first house. No extras, no toys or vaca for ten years. Now living on a beautiful little lake front property. Anything is possible if your willing to do the time.👍

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Milton, NH

David Chen

Because we’re smarter and have better work ethics.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Fred Kaiser

never saw a 100 bill before age 50. hung in there, kept my eyes on the prize. paid off my debts, house while working into my late 60s. in short, boomers work, therefore we win.

Seattle, WA

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