With wages remaining flat, 52% of millennials are pursuing additional work.
A recent report indicates a growing divide among millennials regarding side jobs, revealing that 52% engage in additional work while 46% do not. The findings come from a survey conducted by Academized.com involving 2,500 millennials aged 26 to 41. The trend of side hustles, or polyworking, has been on the rise, particularly in tandem with […]
Millennials look at the price of a $12 McDonald’s meal from 1991 and how it compares to today’s fast-food prices.
Reddit Users Reflect on Fast Food Price Changes A group of millennials recently took to Reddit to reminisce about the low costs of fast food in their childhood, contrasting it with today’s prices. The discussion centered on a post that highlighted food prices from 1991, shared in a subreddit with around 800,000 members who were […]
Dramatic increase in rare cancer cases among millennials and Gen X
Rising Cases of Appendix Cancer Among Younger Generations Recent studies indicate that appendix cancer is becoming more common among millennials and Generation X. For individuals born between 1976 and 1984, rates of appendix cancer diagnosis in the U.S. have tripled, particularly for those born from 1981 to 1989. This research was published on Monday in […]
The rate of appendix cancer has increased four times among older millennials in the US.
Researchers have observed a significant increase in cases of appendix cancer (AA) among individuals born after 1945. For Americans born between 1980 and 1985, there were over four times as many cases compared to those born between 1985 and 1990, according to a study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. “I think it’s pretty remarkable,” said […]
Step aside, kids — Gen Z and millennials are turning to ‘tummy time’ to solve tech neck issues.
Tech Neck Remedies: A Modern Approach It seems that “tummy time,” typically associated with babies, is finding a new audience: adults. In our technology-driven world, many of us are guilty of fixating on our devices, which, sadly, can lead to problematic posture and a condition often referred to as “tech neck.” One TikTok creator, Beck, […]
The Democratic Party is losing support from Gen Z and millennials, and I’m concerned about what this means for the future.
I recall being a high school student, knocking on Barack Obama’s door with the feeling that I was part of something truly significant. Back then, the Democrats stood for energy, change, and hope. Young people were the driving force behind this movement. Fast forward to now, over 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, […]
Trump Social Security Tax Plan: Which Millennials Benefit Most – Newsweek
President Donald Trump's recent proposal to eliminate federal income taxes on social security benefits would benefit the old millennials in their 40s, among the highest income groups. new Report The budget model of nonpartisan research group Penn Wharton found that this particular group of millennials shows a marked increase in lifelong welfare. Why is it […]
Half of millennials depend on tax refund to make ends meet: Survey
Tax refunds have become an economic lifeline for many Americans, and according to new reports, half of the millennials are living in relying on refunds. Recent Credit Karma survey 37% of taxpayers have lived in relying on refunds, and found that the millennials have risen to 50%. Almost half of the respondents who rely on […]
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z – CNBC
Silas Stein | Photo Alliance | Getty Images American Express' Wealthy cardholders once again felt comfortable spending freely at the end of last year, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC. Spending on AMEX cards grew 8% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, after slowing to 6% from 7% growth in the fourth quarter, according […]
What is ‘microretirement’? Gen Z and millennials spawn new career trend to help with woes
You may be retiring early these days. To combat corporate burnout, more and more young employees are taking “micro-retirements,” also known as “adult gap years,” for months or even years at a time. A distant relative of the sabbatical, mini-retirement allows young workers to spend a significant portion of their career traveling, focusing on their […]