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Affordable Milestone

Traditional milestones are made accessible for the post-pandemic Millennial

Trend - Conventional adult milestones, such as buying a home or having children, are more difficult for the Millennial generation to achieve than ever due to the financial situation post-pandemic. Apps and services that make these milestones more accessible provide consolation and compromise.

Insight - Even before the pandemic, the Millennial generation in North America was in a precarious financial situation due to the aftermath of the great recession and debt from post-secondary education. The pandemic exacerbated this while also causing the Millennials to rethink their priorities. As a result, the generation previously delaying adult milestones is now seeking ways to fulfill them on their own terms, more specifically, more affordably and conveniently.
Workshop Question - How can you better assist your Millennial customer in achieving their goals?
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Milestones - Services and apps that offer more affordable and convenient options for traditional adult milestones.
2. Employee Well-being - Employers are offering more inclusive and family-friendly benefits to employees.
3. Rental and Refurbishment - The market trend is shifting towards renting and refurbishing items, from furniture to cars.
Industry Implications
1. Finance - There are opportunities for financial institutions to offer customized financing solutions for affordable milestones and employee well-being benefits.
2. Tech - Developers can create user-friendly apps that make adult milestones, co-parenting, and educational tutoring more accessible and convenient.
3. Home Improvement - Home improvement service providers can offer financing solutions and partner with e-commerce platforms to offer bundled services and rewards programs.
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Babonbo is described as the “Airbnb of baby gear” and was launched by Duygu Sefa. Babonbo offers car seats, high chairs, strollers, travel systems, portable cribs, bouncers, and co-... MORE
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1RentPlace Supports Residents, Stagers and the TV/Film Industry
1RentPlace is a furniture marketplace for renting high-end furniture, art and accessories at accessible prices, and it’s a solution that serves a wide range of customers. The online... MORE
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Home Refurbishment Services
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Sam's Club and Service Finance Company Team Up to Offer Refurbishing
In partnership with Service Finance Company, Sam’s Club is preparing itself to offer its customers a home refurbishing service. Wholesale club members will be connected with local home... MORE
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Google Will Help Employees Pay Off Their Student Loans
As part of a new work benefit, Google will help employees pay off their student loans beginning in 2021 and will match up to 2,500 per employee per year. The new work benefit was introduced as a... MORE
Child Tutor Work Perks
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Noodle PRO Tutors Students Online as a Well-Being Benefit for Employees
Since the onset of the pandemic, parents are struggling to work from home while also being responsible for their children’s ability to learn from home. To combat this issue, New York City-... MORE
Fertility-Focused Employer Benefits
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Progyny's Platform Transforms Lives With Customized Plans
Offering fertility-focused employee benefits, Progyny is a startup that works with both employees and employers to change people’s lives and help them prepare for the future. The company helps... MORE
Home Purchase Rewards
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You Can Earn Cash Back on Home Purchases with This New Rakuten.ca Initiative
Rakuten Rewards Canada, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, recently launched a new initiative to support Canadians purchasing real estate. The new ‘Make Your Move&#... MORE
Used Car Delivery Apps
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Clutch Lets You Buy A Car Online and Have it Delivered to Your Door
Clutch, the Canadian auto retailer company, is changing the way consumers purchase pre-owned cars online. The platform gives customers the chance to finance, insure and purchase a car that gets... MORE
Car-Buying E-Commerce Sites
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Cazoo, the ‘Amazon of the Used Car Market,’ Launches in Spain
Leading European car retailer Cazoo aims to make buying and selling vehicles as straightforward a process as ordering any consumer product online. Today, the innovative company announced that it has... MORE
Credit-Boosting Rental Payments
Credit-Boosting Rental Payments
Bloom Credit Unveils Credit-Building Tool for Renter Payment Data
Bloom Credit, a financial wellness platform, has introduced a credit reporting service tailored to rental payment data. By incorporating rental payment data into credit profiles, the company hopes... MORE

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