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Gen X feels worse about the economy than Gen Z and millennials—and 70% fear running out of money more than death

The generations who were supposed to have it figured out are the ones panicking about money.

Fortune · Nov 1

Did Boomer Parents Really Have It Easier? The Cost of Raising a Child Isn't What You Think

USDA figures suggest the inflation-adjusted cost of raising a child to 18 is nearly unchanged since 1980—about $321,000 then versus $320,661 today.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26

12 Things People Who Grew Up Poor Still Do Even After They Have Money

Growing up poor can teach lessons that remain long after income rises. For many adults, a scarcity mindset does not disappear when the paycheck gets bigger. Habits built around uncertainty can feel protective, practical, and deeply automatic. Some people save aggressively, while others struggle to spend even when they can…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 25

Over Half of Gen X Retirees Thinking About Working Again – Experts Reveal How They Should

Retirement once meant stepping away from work, but many Gen Xers now expect a second act. A Northwestern Mutual Planning and Progress Study found many doubt they will be financially ready, making...

GOBankingRates · Jun 1

3 Debts Hitting Boomers Hardest in 2026 — and How To Stop Them From Draining Savings

Rising costs and high interest rates are hitting boomers hard. See the top three boomer debts in 2026 and expert strategies to protect retirement savings.

GOBankingRates · May 19

Retired Woman Fears Homelessness as Her 76-Year-Old Husband Stops Working Despite $100K Nest Egg

US couples in their 70s with meagre retirement savings and an ongoing mortgage could focus on preserving their capital instead of seeking gains in stock markets.

International Business Times UK · May 7

What I Learned From an Investing Pro About Managing Risk in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

Author and veteran money manager Ben Carlson talks about managing market volatility and building wealth at all stages of your investing journey.

Kiplinger · May 5

The Average Millennial 401(k) Balance is Not 'Superbad'

Millennials may not have saved enough for retirement, but how bad can it be if your fake ID name is "McLovin"?

Kiplinger · Apr 28

How Much Do You Need To Retire? Americans Say $1.46M — But Most Fear They Still Won't Make It

Americans are adjusting their retirement savings goals to $1.46 million amid inflation and longer life expectancies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it—using tuition money for down payments, instead

With tuition costs doubling over the past 30 years, student debt mounting, and Gen Z increasingly struggling to land jobs, some parents now believe a down payment beats a diploma.

Fortune · Apr 6