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Disillusion runs deep among young Americans, poll reveals

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Briefings

A 2026 Harvard Youth Poll reveals that for the first time in 26 years, more young Americans expect to be financially worse off than their parents (27%) compared to better off (25%). This marks a significant shift in intergenerational financial expectations among youth.

Key points

• In the 26-year history of the Harvard Youth Poll, more respondents expect to be worse off financially than their parents (27%) than better off (25%).
• This represents the first time in the poll's history that the percentage of young Americans expecting worse financial outcomes exceeds those expecting better outcomes.

Context

The Harvard Youth Poll tracks generational financial outlooks annually. This finding indicates a potential long-term trend where younger generations anticipate reduced financial security compared to their parents' generation.

Limitations

Data covers only the 2026 survey period. The 26-year history of the poll is not fully available for comparison, limiting the ability to assess long-term trends beyond this snapshot.

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