
- Gen Z and young millennials may have a bad reputation for wasting money on avocado toasts, designer bags and luxury holidays—but there’s a small but growing pool of young people saving away and hoping to retire by 40. They’re part of the FIRE movement.
It’s no secret that Gen Z and young millennials have fallen out of love with the idea of hustling five days a week until they’re in their late 60s. Now, thousands are sharing how they’re living frugally to be able to quit their jobs and retire decades early.