Page 4 - InFocus Millennial Guide - Spring 2018
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No matter which group you find yourself in, you no doubt have peers that fit into the other
category and may even identify with different characteristics from each group.
One of the many reasons that it has been easy for experts to lump all millennials together is the
fact that 66% of millennials are under the age of 30, with 22% falling under the age of 25,
according to a study by NerdWallet.
With the majority of the generation still in their 20s and either not ready to or not in a position to
make huge life-changing decisions (such as buying a home or starting a family), it has been easy for
those who follow trends to not notice the progress ‘older millennials’ have already made.
The ‘Responsibility Zone’ Is Calling
Whether pushed into the zone or a willing participant, many ‘older millennials’ are aging into the
‘Responsibility Zone,’ or the age range when responsibilities start to dictate behaviors, such as:
• Moving out of the house
• Getting married
• Buying a home
• Having children
And not necessarily in that order!
You may have noticed that many of your friends and family members have started to make pretty big
decisions all at once. There are many millennials who are crossing all four of these major life events
off their list in a two-year span. If you blink you might miss it!
