Tough economy forces Gen Z to rewrite the American dream playbook

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Squeezed by high costs, an unwelcoming housing market and uncertain career prospects, younger adults are making hard choices — and getting creative.
A woman (colorized in blue) who is crouched with her hands covering her face, seated atop a large pile of dollar bills (colorized in lime green), 20s, 10s, 5s and 1s can be seen in the mountainous pile, all against a pink background
Homeownership appears increasingly unattainable for people in their 20s, and rent is tough to shoulder, too.Vanessa Leroy / NBC News; Getty Images

The American dream looks different these days, and it’s forcing Gen Z to rewrite the traditional financial playbook just as they’re beginning their adult lives.

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