Data: Empower; Chart: Axios VisualsThe average American thinks a salary of just over $270,000 a year qualifies them as “financially successful,” but there are huge disparities between generations, according to a new study.Why it matters: In an environment where workers are increasingly resentful, the study by financial services company Empower finds younger workers expect double the salary of their older peers to be a success.By the numbers: Boomers born before 1964 generally think they can be a success on salaries just under $100,000 a year… » …
Boomers say it takes $100k a year to be financially successful, Gen Z says it takes $600k
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