Why Gen Z Workers’ Retirement Accounts Came Out on Top in 2022 | Your Money Briefing | WSJ

While the average retirement nest egg shrunk by 23% last year, Gen Z workers’ balances grew by 14%, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

WSJ financial reporting fellow Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how Gen Z grew its savings despite a rough market.

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0:00 Retirement accounts for young workers are rising
0:31 How did Gen Z investors do compared to other age groups?
1:32 Why Americans are not deterred despite a rough market
3:06 What type of investments do Gen Z workers have in the market?
3:30 What are target date funds?

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