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Is marriage still worth it?
24 August 2026
For generations, marriage was considered a key part of the American Dream. But that trend is quickly changing for younger Americans, especially women: Just 33% of Gen Z women say marriage is integral to achieving the American Dream, compared with 43% of Gen Z men, according to a new CNBC and SurveyMonkey survey. Despite marriage’s association with greater wealth and happiness, the potential benefits aren’t enough for some younger Americans to make it an immediate priority. Video by YouTube channel.