Stagnant Wages and Rising Costs Turn Dating Into a Financial Luxury for Gen Z

By Sherin Shibu · Entrepreneur · 2026-08-04

Entrepreneur reports that financial instability has become the primary deterrent for single adults between 22 and 35 who are looking for partners. Research from the Wheatley Institute indicates that more than half of this demographic lacks the disposable income required to partic

Entrepreneur reports that financial instability has become the primary deterrent for single adults between 22 and 35 who are looking for partners. Research from the Wheatley Institute indicates that more than half of this demographic lacks the disposable income required to partic