# Gen Z started building wealth at 19—13 years before boomers did. Most still say they can’t get ahead

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-18T17:55:24+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/18/gen-z-building-wealth-age-19-cant-get-ahead-us-bank-survey/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/gen-z-started-building-wealth-at-19-13-years-before-boomers-did-most-s-8cdc36/

A new U.S. Bank survey finds 56% of Gen Z did everything “right” financially and still aren’t where they hoped to be. Sky-high housing, tuition, and car costs explain why—and employers are starting to notice.

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