# Gen Z Skips Rent for Christmas Gifts

> 46% of Gen Z delayed rent to afford holiday spending, survey finds.
- Title: Gen Z Skips Rent for Christmas Gifts · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: 46% of Gen Z delayed rent to afford holiday spending, survey finds. A Talker Research survey shows 46% of Gen Z respondents skipped rent or mortgage payments…
- Keywords: gen z, rent, mortgage, holiday spending, talker research, survey, VICE
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/gen-z-is-making-some-questionable-financial-decisions-to-afford-christmas-survey-finds
- Author: Ashley Fike
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:38:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gen z, rent, mortgage, holiday spending, talker research, survey, news, culture
## Gen Z Holiday Spending
A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found 46% of Gen Z delayed or skipped rent or mortgage payments to afford holiday spending.
## Holiday Debt Trends
Nearly half of Gen Z anticipate taking on debt for holidays, with a third using credit cards and 12% using buy now, pay later services.
## Guilt and Spending
45% feel guilty admitting they can't afford holiday gifts, while 39% would rather take on debt than disappoint loved ones.
## Financial Consequences
35% withdrew savings for holidays, and one in five skipped retirement contributions to cover Christmas expenses.
## Key takeaway

A Talker Research survey shows 46% of Gen Z respondents skipped rent or mortgage payments to cover holiday expenses.