Young Americans are increasingly planning for retirement by investing in the stock market while putting off homeownership.Why it matters: For decades, owning a home has helped Americans build their nest eggs. A generation putting all its eggs into stocks without having weathered a prolonged market slump may be in for a surprise.What they’re saying: The meme stock craze of 2020 caused a “generational shift in how people think about building wealth,” Kevin Gordon…
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