How Boomers STOLE Gen Z's Future

The financial future of Gen Z has been severely impacted by decisions made by the Baby Boomer generation. As Gen Z faces record-high student debt, rising unemployment rates, and an escalating housing crisis, the economic environment they are stepping into feels more like a trap set by the very systems their predecessors constructed. The consequences of Baby Boomer-era policies are deeply felt in multiple areas, including job hunting, national debt, and the housing crisis, creating a perfect storm that makes it more difficult for Gen Z to achieve financial independence and success.

The Baby Boomer generation, benefiting from a booming economy and relatively affordable education and housing, laid the foundation for an entirely different economic reality for future generations. During their prime working years, Baby Boomers contributed to policies that saw economic growth but failed to account for the mounting challenges that would face younger generations. As a result, Gen Z is left with a staggering amount of student debt, which limits their financial freedom and keeps them from fully participating in the economy.

The issue of student debt is directly tied to the skyrocketing cost of education, a trend that began in the Baby Boomer era and has only worsened in recent decades. Gen Z graduates are burdened with debt levels that many Baby Boomers could not have imagined during their own time in school. While education was once a ticket to prosperity, today’s young people are left asking: How did they end up with a degree that feels more like a burden than a key to success?

Furthermore, as Gen Z enters the workforce, they are met with an unemployment rate that is less than favorable, even as job openings remain abundant. Baby Boomers, often holding on to jobs well into their retirement years, have created a labor market that is challenging for younger generations to break into. This has led to a sense that nobody wants to work anymore, not because younger generations are lazy, but because they are often discouraged by the systemic hurdles and limited opportunities available to them. Job hunting in this economy often feels like a hopeless pursuit, with more competition and fewer meaningful opportunities.

The national debt is another key factor in the struggles Gen Z faces. The debt, which reached astronomical levels during the Baby Boomer era, is now passed down to younger generations, who will be responsible for paying it off. As the national debt rises, it becomes increasingly difficult for future generations to access the resources they need to thrive. These financial burdens—along with the constant pressure of housing costs—have left Gen Z in a precarious situation, unable to buy homes or start families as they navigate an economy that seems rigged against them.

Perhaps one of the most pressing issues today is the housing crisis. With home prices soaring, Gen Z is being priced out of the market, with many unable to afford even modest homes. The housing crisis is not just an economic issue; it is a reflection of a system that has disproportionately benefited Baby Boomers, who acquired property when prices were lower and have seen their investments grow exponentially.

As Gen Z continues to struggle with unemployment, mounting student debt, and the harsh realities of a housing market that’s out of reach, it’s clear that Baby Boomers have set the stage for a future where the younger generation’s financial security is compromised. The policies and economic practices that allowed Baby Boomers to thrive are now a burden on Gen Z, creating an impossible scenario that feels like a future stolen.

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0:00 Intro
0:23 What ACTUALLY Caused The Baby Boom
1:34 How The American Suburbs Shielded Boomers From "Struggle"
1:49 Why Baby Boomers Were Called "Coddled" "Entitled" "Lazy"
3:25 How Corporations Manipulated The Largest Generation In History
4:57 MUST Watch Clip Of Baby Boomer Parents
5:45 How The Cold War Destroyed Baby Boomers Perception Of The Future
8:03 1970 Time Magazine Article Discussing Baby Boomers Entitlement
9:11 The Economy Generation Jones Entered Adulthood.... (Not Good)
9:52 How Watergate Destroyed Generation Jones View On Politics
10:32 Ronald Reagan...
12:54 How The Baby Boomers Labor Market Fundamentally Collapsed
13:49 The Economy Gen Z Is Inheriting
14:23 College Costs 1989 vs Today
15:24 Unlimited Mounds Of Endless Debt
16:27 Two Examples Of Discussions I Have Had With Baby Boomers

Titles for the Algo!
How Baby Boomers STOLE Gen Z's Future
How Baby Boomers Destroyed Gen Z's Future
How Boomers Destroyed Gen Z's Future
How Baby Boomers Stole Gen Z's Economic Future