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Millennials stand to become the richest generation in history, after $90 trillion wealth transfer
CNN ^ | 2/28/24

Posted on 03/02/2024 10:25:34 AM PST by EBH

Many millennials are currently grasping in frustration at long-held American Dreams like homeownership, a steady job and an affordable cost of living. However, over the next twenty years, Millennials are poised to inherit some $90 trillion of assets and become the richest generation in history – but only the ones who already come from affluent families, potentially deepening wealth inequality further.

Between now and 2044 in the US, the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers are expected to hand over the reins of their significant wealth to Millennials, according to The Wealth Report, a periodic report from global property consultant Knight Frank.

But whether you’re a Millennial on the receiving end of that wealth transfer is largely a lottery of birth.

Ultimately, this wealth shift is a result of inheritance from prior generations, largely involving property but also other assets. It will bring “seismic” changes to how wealth is put to use, said Liam Bailey, global head of research at Knight Frank, in a statement.

The research also showed that affluent young people are less likely to see property or real estate as a way to build wealth in the future.

“The low interest rate environment and impressive growth in house prices over the past 15 years is unlikely to be repeated in the next 15,” Mike Pickett, director of Cazenove Capital, said in the report. There’s evidence, he said, that the following generation, Gen Z, may be more comfortable renting a home, leasing a vehicle and living a subscription lifestyle than prior generations.

“It goes beyond a simple shift of existing wealth,” Pickett said. “I think the diversity of opportunity to create wealth has also grown — for example, there are YouTubers worth tens of millions. First-generation wealth creation is on the rise, as is the array of entrepreneurial routes...

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To: EBH
"Millennials are poised to inherit some $90 trillion of assets and become the richest generation in history – but only the ones who already come from affluent families, potentially deepening wealth inequality further."

It sounds like they are laying the groundwork for a massive confiscation of family equity through huge inheritance taxes. This money will then be distributed to Democrat constituencies, e.g., blacks. Don't be surprised if these stolen inheritances are used to fund some sort of "reparations" scheme.
21 posted on 03/02/2024 10:50:19 AM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: EBH

The research also showed that affluent young people are less likely to see property or real estate as a way to build wealth in the future.

You will own nothing and like it.


22 posted on 03/02/2024 10:53:50 AM PST by lucky american (Progressives are attacking our rights and y'all will sit there and take it.)
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To: EBH

Lol, while I might hope to get money when my mother dies, I would rather she didn’t.

When my father died I got his old caddy only cause my I told my mom Kars for Kids was a scam and I would take it, and then I gave it away to one of my kids.

I don’t expect anything and have told her if it all goes to her grandchildren (there are many) it will help them and I would be happy cause they all work hard and are getting screwed.


23 posted on 03/02/2024 10:57:38 AM PST by algore
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To: Steve_Seattle

I agree.

The Swamp won’t allow $90 Trillion to slip through untouched.
Spread the wealth around the world.


24 posted on 03/02/2024 10:58:20 AM PST by texanyankee
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To: EBH
Ha! Tom Selleck and AAG are getting all the Boomers' heritable property.

Between now and 2044 in the US, the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers are expected to hand over the reins of their significant wealth to Millennials, according to The Wealth Report, a periodic report from global property consultant Knight Frank.

"Silent Generation"? If you were born in 1930 or 1940, you are more likely to have X-er, or even Boomer, kids than Millennial children.*

25 posted on 03/02/2024 10:59:35 AM PST by x (* I'm not saying it never happens, but statistically ...)
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To: EBH

They are going to inherit it or the government is going to find a way to take it.
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The government might even find a way to take it from boomers while we are still alive.


26 posted on 03/02/2024 11:05:29 AM PST by KittyKares
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To: EBH

And of course, they got their college loans paid for


27 posted on 03/02/2024 11:07:13 AM PST by Skywise
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To: EBH
but only the ones who already come from affluent families, potentially deepening wealth inequality further.

Affluent families are (usually), affluent families because they worked hard and then consumed less than they earned

or the government is going to find a way to take it

Yes, the Demonrats want to take it and give it to people who don't work hard, and consume more than they earn. They are quite open about this.

28 posted on 03/02/2024 11:11:36 AM PST by Sooth2222 (“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” /"Every nation has the government it deserves.” )
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To: Herman Ball

“They are becoming this rich from the money they have taken from the average to poor person. They do it through our government and representatives.”

Did I read this wrong, or are you posting here from Reddit??


29 posted on 03/02/2024 11:13:04 AM PST by Reddy (BO stinks)
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To: Sooth2222

Yes, the Demonrats want to take it and give it to people who don’t work hard, and consume more than they earn. They are quite open about this.


That’s why the Corporations love the idea of Reparations, they’ll wind up with all the money in the end.


30 posted on 03/02/2024 11:13:30 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: bigbob; All

” And who are they getting it from once again, you Boomer Haters? “


They are giving it to the bloated gov’t that the Boomers created, and that the BoomerCons made speeches but didn’t do anything about.

https://www.usdebtclock.org


31 posted on 03/02/2024 11:15:00 AM PST by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: dfwgator

The best thing to do if reparations are approved is to invest in Infinity dealerships.


32 posted on 03/02/2024 11:15:07 AM PST by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Vermont Lt

Or FUBU, after they merge with KFC to become the world’s biggest company.


33 posted on 03/02/2024 11:16:33 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Herman Ball

I resent your comment. I worked very hard, full-time, for over 46 years. I saved every dime I could save. I have some savings now, retired at 65 a couple years ago. I am not “rich” by most standards, but if I passed today, my kids would gain a good amount of money, certainly enough for nice new houses, and to put their kids through college.

I did not take any money from poor people. I am certain I would be classified as “average” or less, financially. I have not reaped any special benefits from governement or representatives.


34 posted on 03/02/2024 11:16:49 AM PST by NEMDF
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To: EBH

Setting up the new current thing that inherited assets must be confiscated and redistributed by bireaucrats.


35 posted on 03/02/2024 11:18:35 AM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes.)
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To: Herman Ball

you sound like a commie bastard ...


36 posted on 03/02/2024 11:19:10 AM PST by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: Steve_Seattle

This is why boomer parents should be helping their kids as much as possible while they are alive and the kids are young enough so that it matters.

Help them pay off student loans, purchase 1st homes, not fund a lavish consumer lifestyle.

But kids inheriting a lot of wealth when they are 50+ doesn’t help them so much, especially when the government is ready to swoop in and take as much as they can.


37 posted on 03/02/2024 11:22:28 AM PST by desertfreedom765
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To: bigbob

Weapon grade BS from CNN.


38 posted on 03/02/2024 11:22:37 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: EBH

$90 trillion?

Only the first $13 million is tax free.

After that, an Estate is taxed at 37%-40% (federal). Some states also tax the Estate.

The current federal estate tax expires in 2025.

Since the GOP will probably lose both the House and Senate in 2024, the Estate tax exemption will drop back to $7 million - or worse, if Biden and the radicals are still in charge.

Bottom Line...

A big chunk of that $90 trillion is going to the federal government, which will pay down zero debt, and just keep spending and spending.


39 posted on 03/02/2024 11:25:57 AM PST by zeestephen (Trump "Lost" By 43,000 Votes - Spread Across Three States - GA, WI, AZ)
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To: Steve_Seattle
This money will then be distributed to Democrat constituencies, e.g., blacks.

The dirty little secret is - they don't keep it. Invest big in alcohol, tobacco, and snack food stocks. :)

As for wealth transfer to Millennials, government has been greedily eyeing the Boomers' assets for decades. They get some, but not as much as the article suggests.

40 posted on 03/02/2024 11:26:26 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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