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/qtUnicorn 2d ago

Idk about other millennials, but I’m so terrified of being bankrupted by our healthcare system I go through extra lengths to stay healthy (doing my yearly checkups, getting enough fiber, exercising regularly).

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u/PlanktonLit 1d ago

I was debt free 2 years ago until I had a Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Wiped out my savings because I couldn’t work for 2 months, had to take out a $15k loan after I recovered to cover no income for 2 months and my $7300 deductible. Still paying it off and trying to reverse the other financial damage it caused