At age 21, today’s young adults lag behind earlier young adults on major life milestones

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May 12, 2023

Young adults in the U.S. are reaching key life milestones later than in the past

At age 21, today’s young adults lag behind earlier young adults on major life milestones

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At age 21, today’s young adults lag behind earlier young adults on major life milestones

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Young adults in the U.S. are reaching key life milestones later than in the past
By age 25, today’s young adults have gained ground on earlier young adults regarding financial milestones
Young women today more likely than those in 1980 to be financially independent

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