Survey of Consumer Finances shows older Americans are increasing net worth
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
New figures from the federal Survey of Consumer Finances indicate that older and wealthier Americans are increasing their net worth. Andrew Biggs, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, noted that retirees are getting richer. Overall average net worth grew from $1.16 million in 2022 to $1.23 million in 2025.
From moneytalksnews.com
Why it matters
Rising stock and home values have fueled a sharp increase in the net worth of older and wealthier Americans since 2019. The median American household net worth rose to $216,100 in 2025, up from $210,890 in 2022.
From moneytalksnews.com
Who's involved
- Andrew BiggsResearcher who commented on the trend of retirees getting richer
- American Enterprise InstituteOrganization where Andrew Biggs is formally employed as a Senior Fellow
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The entities involved
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Andrew Biggs
researcher
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Economic Policy Institute
non-profit American public policy think tank