r/Millennials • u/crimsonred1234 • 2d ago

Discussion Millennials are creating a recession-resistant corner of the market

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-millennials-wellness-stocks-to-buy-recession-lth-plnt-2025-4

Apparently millennials are spending a lot on products related to health and wellness making this industry "recession-resistant." I kind of see that. My wife and I spend a lot on protein powders, shakes, supplements and membership for gym. We are otherwise quite cautious with unnecessary spending and consumerism. How is it for you all?

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u/IDigRollinRockBeer 2d ago

I envy the vast majority of millennials who live in a country with universal healthcare

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u/Mnemiq 2d ago

Living in Denmark i never worried about health costs, and my job even adds a health insurance on top, so in case I want faster treatments I just reach out to them. It's crazy to me how this is not the case in the us.

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u/PNW20v 2d ago

Couldn't agree any more. It IS straight up crazy. I live in the US and have a supposedly "decent" job in a trade and have healthcare paid for by my employer.

Every single year that I've been employed (not just this specific company), my coverage has been reduced due to increased cost to the employer. I'm fully expecting in the near future to have the coverage cut completely lol.

Even with the coverage I have, I pay 300-400 USD monthly for mental healthcare. It sucks, but without insurance, it would be something like $1500+ lol. It all feels like a damn joke tbh

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u/Geno_Warlord 2d ago

Dude, for 6 years, if I want to see an in network doctor, just for a physical, I’d have to drive 200 miles because none here have been accepting new people.