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Are younger generations really wealthier? Herman (78): ‘We didn’t have much back then, we made do with what we had’

Are younger generations really wealthier? Herman (78): ‘We didn’t have much back then, we made do with what we had’

While Statistics Netherlands reports that each new generation is wealthier than the previous one, the perception of this prosperity varies among citizens. Travelers interviewed at Rotterdam Central Station share differing perspectives on their financial situations and lifestyles compared to those of their parents.

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