Marina Demeshko/iStock, Tyler Le/BISome millennials are suddenly surging ahead financially.Those with growing fortunes can thank a set of unique economic circumstances in recent years.It means some feel more confident about retirement, or were able to buy new homes outright.James Barnes is surprised to find himself beating the millennial odds.At age 33, he is firmly in the middle of the generational cohort born 1981 to 1996.