Most Gen Zers are in debt: Analysis

Despite their young age, the vast majority of Gen Z members are in some sort of debt, according to a new analysis from the online marketplace. LendingTree. The median share of Gen Zers living in the 100 largest metropolitan areas with non-mortgage debt is just over 97 percent, according to the analysis. And the median […]
Kyla Scanlon explains Gen Z's divided attitudes toward investing – CNBC

Economic commentator Kayla Scanlon has noticed some potentially worrying trends in the investment outlook of younger generations. “It’s a polarized world,” she said this week on CNBC’s “ETF Edge.” Scanlon, 26, who rose to prominence through her social media videos about the markets and the economy, explained why some members of Gen Z are saving […]
Trump being elected would be ‘disaster’ in ‘deterrent value’ of NATO: Ret. Gen. McCaffrey

President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a security agreement today with Biden saying the goal is to boost … source
Gen Z is hacking NYC rental culture — and living in upscale shares for $1,600 a month

They come with vibrant rooftop views, cozy backyard spaces, state-of-the-art kitchens and fitness centers, monthly networking events and parties, plus free weekly cleaning, all with average rent of just $1,600 per month. All of this can be yours in New York City in 2024. All you need is a willingness to share with up to […]
As retirement looms, many Gen Xers are still playing catch-up – CNBC

Starty | E+ | Getty Images As older members of Gen X inch closer to retirement, pressures to save for retirement are mounting, especially for those caught between the financial burdens of supporting both aging parents and adult children. Nearly half of Gen Xers, or 48%, say they won’t have enough money to enjoy life […]
Gen Z is ditching traditional investments for classic cars, sneakers and wine – Fox Business

Barron’s Roundtable discusses reports that Gen Z is actively seeking retirement. For many years, many Americans have believed that traditional stock and bond investing was the best way to build wealth. But a growing generational gap is emerging between affluent millennials and Gen Z, who are abandoning longstanding investment habits for portfolios centered on collectibles […]
Director Richard Linklater says Gen Z ‘inundated with porn’

Legendary director Richard Linklater has criticized Hollywood filmmakers for making kids-oriented movies that lack sex appeal, but he also said he sympathizes with a generation that is simultaneously bombarded with kid-friendly films and exposed to pornography. “This is Hollywood. This is a film for this generation. It’s just not for adults. I think when superheroes […]
PETER BILES: Gen Z Needs To Put Down The Phone And Go On A Date

A simple fact: America’s birth rate is A surprising decline Over the past 20 years. The required replacement fertility rate is 2.1 children per woman. By 2023, the U.S. fertility rate will be Dropped The number of births per woman was 1.62, the lowest fertility rate since 1979. Additionally, marriage (and divorce) rates declined from […]
26 percent of Gen Z applicants bringing parent to job interview: Survey

(News Nation) — A new survey finds that some Gen Z respondents would need their parents’ help during a job interview. Resume template survey The survey found that 26% of Gen Z respondents actually included their parents in the interview process: 31% of them brought their parents along to in-person interviews and 29% had them […]
Gen Z woman reveals her pregnancy ‘non-negotiables’ — including $1,000 push present, personal trainer, and more

A woman has revealed her non-negotiables during pregnancy, which include a babymoon, a $1,000 baby gift and a personal trainer to help her get back in shape. Nora Talal, 26, who is single, says she refuses to have a child with someone who cannot meet her demands. Nora says she doesn’t want to work during […]