Tag: homeownership

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Without homeownership, it’s hard to save. When thinking about the future of Social Security, one concern should be whether future cohorts will have comparable assets to people retiring today.  Today, a major component of the typical retired household’s portfolio is their home.  In fact, the house is the major asset for most families.  But today…

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The release of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances offers a chance to catch up on the retirement saving of Millennials – those born during 1981-1999.  This group, despite being more educated than earlier cohorts, faced early challenges, as many left school with large student loans and began their careers…