Gen Z Grapples with Debt, Some Spend Freely Despite Low Confidence in Retirement Readiness

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Only one in five Gen Z investors say they understand how compounding interest works; four in ten believe the standard retirement age of 65 is not relevant to them

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite just beginning their careers, many American Gen Z investors (aged 18-28) are already evaluating their retirement prospects – and many feel uneasy about their financial futures. A new Advisor Authority study, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute, highlights the financial challenges of Gen Z investors and the unexpected spending behaviors and digital strategies they're using to navigate them.

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