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Recent analyses reveal a drastic downturn in purchasing power for Generation Z compared to Baby Boomers. In fact, Jen's purchasing power is currently reported to be 86% lower than that of Baby Boomers at the same age. This staggering statistic underscores the rising costs of living, particularly in housing and education. For instance, today's young adults are forced to spend twice as much on housing and their public tuition costs have skyrocketed over 300% since the Baby Boom era, marking a significant departure from the economic stability experienced in the post-war years.