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Millennials
Why are Gen Xers worried about retirement?
Jul 10, 2024
According to a new survey from BlackRock, only 60% of Gen Xers say they are on track to have enough retirement savings. And time is running out -- the oldest of them are reaching retirement age.
Some younger workers aren't using their PTO, but they are "quiet vacationing," poll finds
May 24, 2024
The Harris Poll found 37% of millennial workers and 24% of Gen Z had taken time off without telling their boss. Here's why.
Some upbeat economic news for millennials
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 12, 2024
New research casts doubt on the widespread belief that the generation of Americans will be worse off than their parents.
Most millennials are homeowners now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 28, 2023
Millennials have faced challenges to homeownership for years. Now, a slim majority of millennials own a home.
How do young adults view investing after COVID turmoil and market swings?
Aug 14, 2023
There are new products that make investing and trading easier than ever for people who have less money, through apps and fractional shares.
Debunking the myths about millennials, boomers and other generations
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 25, 2023
It's not true that all baby boomers are better off and millennials have no chance at owning homes.
Why are boutiques and coffee shops selling the same olive oil and tinned fish?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 2, 2023
Those pantry brands aren't as small as consumers think, says writer Emily Sundberg. Wholesaler Faire is "the Oz behind the curtain."
For public good, not for profit.
The pandemic delayed milestones in millennials' lives
Nov 8, 2022
Everyone lost time, but for millennials, they were years often marked by dating, marriage and family formation.
For millennials, the cost of homes and other milestones just keep rising out of reach
by
Nova Safo
, Meredith Garretson
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 7, 2022
We looked at the costs of major expenses like homes and vacations and adjusted for inflation. It's not pretty.
High housing prices leave more would-be buyers renting
Dec 31, 2021
The share of rental applications from young people with above-average incomes spiked 20% in 2021. The shift is rippling through the market.