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Multigenerational households make good economic sense

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon
Jan 5, 2021
The most recent numbers we have show 20% of the American population is living in multigenerational households.
"The multigenerational home is a safety net, yes. But the bigger story is the compelling economics of multiple generations living under one roof," says Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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Biden faces economic obstacles beyond the pandemic's burdens

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Daniel Shin
Dec 29, 2020
The list includes dwindling trust funds for Social Security and Medicare and potential bubbles in the housing and stock markets.
Biden will confront "headwinds unlike those that have ever been faced by any modern president," says Eugene Steuerle of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.
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Now that millennials aren’t buying avocado toast and lattes, can they afford a home?

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed discretionary spending, but that doesn’t mean housing is any more affordable.
Cutting this out of your budget probably won't get you closer to a home.
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Race and Economy

Young people see transformational change as the best way forward

by David Brancaccio , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Daniel Shin
Jun 24, 2020
Majorities of young people, independent of race, perceive problems with systemic racism and systemic discrimination, according to the GenForward survey.
Professor Adia Harvey Wingfield shares how the Gray Areas of work can harm workers of color.
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How the COVID-19 economy is changing Americans' spending habits

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Erika Soderstrom
May 11, 2020
Post-lockdown spending sprees are looking a lot less likely.
Americans won't be racing out to spend money as lockdown restrictions ease, early indicators suggest.
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Millennials like greeting cards. But Hallmark? Not so much.

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 14, 2020
The paper greeting card giant is facing stiff competition from new entrants that cater to millennials.
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Gen Z turns to resale to offload unwanted gifts

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 31, 2019
Second-hand marketplaces like Depop, Mercari and Poshmark have gained popularity with young consumers.
Selling unwanted gifts is a popular move for Gen Z.
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Ellipses and emoji: How age affects communication at work

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 21, 2019
Do you know what signal your punctuation and shorthand are sending colleagues?
Using emoji at work can create miscommunication between generations.
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Adventures in Housing

Housing costs force young Californians to live with their parents

by Matt Levin
Oct 11, 2019
Adults still live with their parents a decade after the Great Recession.
In California, some 37% of adults age 18 to 34 are living with at least one parent. Above, a suburban neighborhood in Highland, California.
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Burnt out millennials turn to binge-streaming TV

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 23, 2019
In order to relieve stress, young people turn to streaming media more than exercise, sleep, drinking or drugs.
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