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In 2022, 43% of Americans surveyed said they’d want to get married in the future. But just a little more than a quarter said they were sure about wanting children. Faced with many financial challenges, more Millennials and Gen Z are pairing up with an intentional choice not to have children. This new trend has led to the rise of a new type of household popularly referred to as DINK: dual income, no kids. So what’s it like to live the DINK lifestyle and will it be the future of American households? Chapters: 1:25 Reasons 4:08 Disposable income 8:13 Challenges Produced by: Juhohn Lee Edited by: Andrea Miller, Amy Marino Animation: Christina Locopo Camera by: Zach Levenson Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images Additional Sources: U.S. Census, The Financial Gym, Harris Poll, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas » Subscribe to CNBC: » Subscribe to CNBC TV: About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: Follow CNBC News on Facebook: Follow CNBC News on Twitter: Follow CNBC News on Instagram: #CNBC Why More Americans Are Going Child Free
