No, you probably aren't wealthier as a ‘double-income, no kids’ DINK. The married couples are better off, Pew finds

The American Dream is evolving. Earlier generations often bought homes and started families sooner , but with housing costs and living expenses rising, some younger Americans are choosing to be DINKs (dual-income, no kids).

But even as social media blows up of the carefree couples using their paychecks for vacations, friends and hobbies—their future may not be as financially liberating as they think. According to a new analysis from Pew Research Center , couples without kids have less wealth than couples that do.

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One of the key reasons: homeownership . DINKS may have higher household incomes and more advanced degrees, but they own