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The Spending Myth: Why the NY Fed Says Only One Group is Fueling the Economy

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The “K-Shaped” Reality: Who Is Actually Driving the U.S. Economy?

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Ridgewood NJ, If you’ve looked at recent economic reports and wondered why the “strong consumer spending” data doesn’t match what you’re seeing at your local grocery store, you aren’t alone. A recent deep dive by the New York Federal Reserve reveals a stark divergence in the American economy—a “K-shaped” spending trend that is splitting the country in two.

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Only 6.6% Of US Wealth Is in the Hands of Millennials

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, according to MoneyTransfers.com, millennials account for only 6.6% of America’s wealth. However, they are catching up to other generations as their total net worth has doubled since the first quarter of 2020. Since the first quarter of 2020, when their total net worth was $4.55 trillion, millennials have seen that number spike to $9.11 trillion.

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