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ft_home apr 18, 2026

Why higher pay hasn’t made young adults feel richer

Higher pay hasn't made young adults feel richer, with an aspiration gap affecting graduates.

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higher pay hasn't made young adults feel richer, especially graduates. the problem is an "aspiration gap" — what they earn versus what they feel they should have. this leaves many feeling like losers, despite bigger paychecks.
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