Most millennials worse off than parents

A study has painted a depressing picture for the world's millennials, who will struggle more than their parents to find good jobs and earn money.

Most millennials will struggle to earn more money and find better jobs than their parents despite being more highly trained, according to a study by Credit Suisse.

Defined by the US Census Bureau as being those born between 1982 and 2000 - so between 35 and 17, now - millennials face tougher borrowing rules, rising home prices, and lower income mobility, the study said.

"With the baby boomers occupying most of the top jobs and much of the housing, millennials are doing less well than their parents at the same age, especially in relation to income, home ownership and other dimensions of wellbeing," the Swiss bank wrote in its annual Global Wealth report, published on Tuesday.

As a result only high achievers and those in lucrative areas like technology and finance have better prospects than their parents.


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