# Nearly 50% of Gen Zers skipping, making late housing payments to afford holidays: poll

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nearly-50-of-gen-zers-skipping-making-late-housing-payments-to-afford-holidays-poll/
- Published: 2026-11-12T18:05:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T18:25:40+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/lifestyle/gen-zers-are-delaying-skipping-housing-payments-to-afford-the-holidays-this-year/
- Topics: Culture, Elections, Politics, Travel, World

## Key points

- 46% of Gen Z respondents said they skipped or delayed a housing payment.
- Americans expected to spend an average of $1,533 on holiday gifts.
- 45% expected to take on holiday debt.

## Summary

A survey found that holiday spending is leading some Americans to delay essential payments or take on debt, with younger adults particularly affected. The findings highlight how pressure to give gifts and meet seasonal expectations can compete with rent, mortgage and longer-term financial needs.

Among 2,000 Americans who celebrate the holidays, 18% said they had delayed or skipped a housing payment to fund holiday spending; the figure rose to 46% among Gen Z respondents. People estimated they would spend an average of $1,533 on 15 gifts, and 45% expected to take on holiday debt. Just over half said they were using a budget, while 61% reported at least one holiday expense they often forget to plan for.

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