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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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A survey by Insider and Morning Consult from 2019 showed that millennials were more likely to put off buying houses, making career moves, undergoing medical procedures and even getting hitched—all because of cash-related reasons. In 2021, that limit is $140,000 for individuals and $208,000 for married people who file their taxes jointly.

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Rent vs. Buy: What’s the Right Decision for You?

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They didn’t have the income or credit to buy and struggled with student loan and credit card debt, so it was harder to save for a down payment.”. Those wealthier households drove 70% of total renter household growth between 2009 and 2019. Average rents rose 16% in 2021, according to Zillow.

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