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Two-thirds of Kiwis under 45 delay major life decisions due to financial strain

A majority of younger New Zealanders are putting off major life milestones because of money concerns, with the problem worse here than abroad.

Skinny McBuntu

Two-thirds of New Zealanders under 45 are delaying significant life decisions due to financial pressures. The trend is particularly pronounced among Gen Z and Millennials. New Zealand is experiencing this pattern more severely than other countries.

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Two-thirds of Gen Z and Millennials delay life decisions over finances

And the trend is worse for Kiwis than their international counterparts.

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