Will GenerationZ Just Gamble Its Way to Retirement?

Gen Z has been told, since they consumed hours of Baby Einstein, that if they worked hard in school, violin lessons, travel soccer, and Model UN, college would be eminently affordable and their career paths would be paved with personal and professional fulfillment. Many have discovered this illusion. As adulthood hit and their wages didn’t keep up with the lifestyles promised, homeownership became a punchline, and dreams of retirement remain just that: dreams. They’ve turned to one of America’s fastest-growing financialized markets in what will prove a vain attempt to secure their futures. It’s not a stock exchange; it’s the.  Read Full Article »