Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z
Summary
Many people in Gen Z are using money they might normally invest to gamble on sports. Financial experts warn that even if gamblers win money, those winnings do not count toward Social Security benefits, which could hurt their retirement income.Key Facts
- 52% of Gen Z adults reported using investment money for sports betting at least once in the past year.
- 14% of those Gen Z bettors redirected investment money to sports betting multiple times a month.
- Only 31% of millennials, 10% of Gen X, and 4% of baby boomers have redirected investments to sports betting.
- Gambling winnings are taxable income but generally do not count as earnings for Social Security benefits.
- Social Security benefits are based on earnings from jobs or self-employment that pay payroll taxes.
- Losing investment money to gambling can mean losing decades of potential growth for retirement savings.
- This trend could reduce the retirement income of Gen Z, increasing their dependence on Social Security.
- Experts note Social Security is already facing funding challenges and could be strained further if private savings decline.
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