Over half of Americans, 55%, say they are not participating in the stock market, according to a new poll from MetLife of over 8,000 U.S. adults over the age of 18. The survey finds that age is definitely a factor. Gen Z (ages 18 to 24) and millennials (defined here as ages 25 to 34) are opting out in far greater numbers than older Americans.

But gender also plays a role — 44% of men report they aren’t investing, compared to 59% of women. And men tend to be more likely to invest in some type of mutual or index funds and stocks.

Yet when it comes to building long-term wealth, saving alone typically isn’t enough.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/10/09/over-half-of-americans-arent-taking-this-simple-step-to-grow-wealth.html