Retirement is a shared aspiration, but the way each generation approaches it is anything but uniform. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, the tools, strategies, and mindsets around retirement have shifted dramatically. While the goal—financial independence and lifestyle flexibility—remains consistent, the vehicles used to get there vary widely.
How Retirement Has Changed for Each Generation
From Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z, saving for retirement has changed.
In this episode of Financial Cents, our new host Margaret Paddock sits down with Wealth Advisor, Jon Poure (CFP), from Zions Wealth Advisors to break down the generational shifts in retirement planning. We cover everything from the conservative approach of Baby Boomers to the equity-focused portfolios of Millennials, the impact of recent tax laws, and the most essential, timeless wealth-building strategies.
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