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76% of young adults believe they’ll be better off financially than their parents Hilarey Wojtowicz

According to a recent survey, 76% of millennials and gen Z between the ages of 16 and 25 believe they’ll be better off financially than their parents. Read More

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Americans spend an average of nearly $3,000 annually on vices Jane Burnett

Chances are, you also indulge in one of these vices from time to time — don’t we all? But if you’re a Gen Xer, you may be spending a little more. Read More

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Mapped: Millennials get paid much less than previous generations Raul Amoros

Millennials are now the largest generation in the American labor force, accounting for well over half of all workers in the US. And with three different generations now in the workplace, employers have to consider pay differences between people of all ages. Our new map reveals how the difference in pay among Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers differs dramatically based on geographic location. Read More

Survey reveals the top money issues Gen Xers, Baby Boomers wish they learned earlier Jane Burnett

New research shows that the most popular money issue Gen Xers and Baby Boomers “wished they’d learned” when they were younger is how the stock market works. Read More

Older (errr... 40 year old) tech workers fear age discrimination Jane Burnett

Forty-three percent of U.S. tech workers fear losing their position because of age discrimination, with 18% concerned about this “all the time.” … Read More

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