Gen Z Is Completely COOKED Financially (The Data Is Shocking)

Societal and Economic Trends - The percentage of young people (Gen Z) who are both homeowners and married has significantly declined from over 50% in 1950 to approximately 15% in 2025 [6] - Young people are delaying or forgoing homeownership due to financial constraints (median home price vs median household income multiple has increased from 2x to over 6x) and lifestyle choices (preference for mobility and flexibility) [11] - The percentage of 30-year-olds who are married has decreased from 90% in 1950 to less than 50% currently [17] - There's a potential resurgence in younger individuals rejecting dating apps and seeking relationships through traditional means like church, friends, and family [19][21] - Gen Z exhibits dissatisfaction and radicalism on both the left and right, potentially leading to political instability [25][26] Offshoring and Labor Market - 60% of new college graduates from the class of 2025 are unemployed or underemployed [29] - AI technology and offshoring practices are applying pressure on entry-level white-collar jobs, making it harder for young Americans to find employment [31] - Microsoft applied to fill 14,000 low-cost H1B positions while simultaneously firing 9,000 American employees [31] - The speaker advocates for mandating disclosure when US firms offshore American jobs, especially when high-paying positions (e g, investment banking associate earning over $150k annually) are replaced by lower-paid overseas workers (e g, under $50k in India) [37] - The speaker suggests taxing offshore labor, potentially at American income tax levels, to balance the cost and provide more opportunities for young Americans [39][40] Risks and Solutions - Offshoring poses security and shareholder risks, as sensitive information from American companies (e g, healthcare providers) may be sent overseas without proper oversight [41][42] - Talent distance equals risk, suggesting that hiring locally can de-risk businesses and potentially lead to better shareholder outcomes in the long term [43][44] - The speaker's firm, New Founding, invests in early-stage startups focused on solving critical civilizational problems [46]