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Economic well-being across generations of young Canadians: are millennials better or worse off?

This article in the Economic Insights series examines economic well-being of millennials by comparing their househo ... Show more
This article in the Economic Insights series examines economic well-being of millennials by comparing their household balance sheets to those of previous generations of young Canadians. Measured at the same point in their life course, millennials were relatively better off than young Gen-Xers in terms of net worth, but also had higher debt levels. Higher values for principal residences and mortgage debt mainly explain these patterns. Financial outcomes varied considerably among millennial households. Home ownership, living in Toronto or Vancouver, and having a higher education were three factors associated with higher net worth.
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Authors: Heisz, Andrew; Richards, Elizabeth

Date: 2019

Geographic subjects: Canada; North America

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Economic insights

Subjects: Youth; Outcomes; Income ... [+] Show more