Stories Tagged as
Gen Z
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.
Online retailers lean into secondhand shopping surge
Jun 17, 2024
As consumers become more thoughtful about spending, many are turning to used goods when they need to shop.
For young voters, housing is a top issue in this election
by
Amy Scott
Jun 14, 2024
High home prices and high mortgage rates can make homeownership feel impossible for Gen Zers. But what can the president do about it?
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.
Gen Z is taking on more credit card debt
May 9, 2024
The credit bureau TransUnion is out with a report showing that borrowers aged 22 to 24 are carrying an average of $2,834 in credit card debt — about a quarter more than millennials in the same age range a decade ago.
Recent college grads see rise in unemployment
Apr 23, 2024
Unemployment jumped from 8.6% to 12.3% among 20-somethings with bachelor's degrees year over year, the BLS reported.
While the secondhand market booms, thrifting is coming apart at the seams
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Apr 15, 2024
If you've recently dug through the racks of a Goodwill and found a lot of lower-quality fast fashion, you're not alone, says Kelsey Vlamis of Business Insider.
For public good, not for profit.
What does "overqualified" really mean in hiring?
Jan 18, 2024
With the share of older people in the workforce growing, maybe it's time to rethink the label.
For the holidays, boomers will splurge on the grandkids. Many younger consumers will just splurge.
Nov 24, 2023
And just about everyone has sticker shock.
Yes, young people can fall victim to scams
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 31, 2023
Anti-scam education “is not information to just pass on to your grandmother,” says Emma Fletcher of the Federal Trade Commission.