'The baby boomers have arrived': How Americans over 75 got richer than other age groups — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-baby-boomers-have-arrived-how-americans-over-75-got-richer-than-other-age-groupsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Americans 75 and older now the wealthiest age grouphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-baby-boomers-have-arrived-how-americans-over-75-got-richer-than-other-age-groupshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-baby-boomers-have-arrived-how-americans-over-75-got-richer-than-other-age-groups#u126811Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:28:07 +0000Americans aged 75 and older have become the richest age group in the US, according to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances. This group has seen significant growth in wealth and income since 2022, outpacing other age groups. The median net worth of this age group has increased substantially, with some reports indicating they now hold more wealth than any other age group.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances has been tracking changes in household income, wealth, and debt stress from 2022 to 2025. The data shows that older Americans have made signi