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MarketWatch: Gen Z renters more likely to see investing as success than buying a home

Gen Z renters stand out for viewing investing as a stronger marker of success than homeownership, MarketWatch reported, reflecting a shift in how some young adults define financial achievement.

MarketWatch·Oct 13, 2026, 6:11 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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