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GOBankingRates reviewed surveys and research to find the minimum wage Gen Z thinks they need tolive comfortably in America.
However, Gen Z also acknowledged that they play a role in their financial struggles.
The Pew Research Center defines middle class as Americans who made between $38,133 and $114,400 in 2023.
Boomers were the most likely to believe that $74,000 constitutes a middle-class salary.
However, the times these cohorts grew up were very different, socially and economically.
He pointed out that Gen Z also has a different view of middle class.
What Is Gen Z Doing About Their Financial Situation?
The generations high expectations for pay doesnt mean Gen Z is just accepting their financial fate.
Onestudy from Kantarfound that 40% of Gen Z workers have a side hustle for extra income.
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