My baby boomer parents gave me great financial advice. They taught me to budget and helped me open a checking account at 13.

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Sandrine Jacquot learned about finances from her parents.

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A New Jersey homebuilder who pays his workers over $100,000 wants young people to know construction can be a lucrative career that doesn't require college — and businesses are desperate to hire

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A roofer is seen working on a condominium in Canterbury Crossing on a hot day Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 in Latham, N.Y.

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Millennial vs. boomer budgets: How spending has changed for young adults in the last 30 years

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Budget of millennials compares to baby boomers when they were young adults.

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As a college professor, I'm seeing more Gen X and Baby Boomer students than ever before. They're changing the way I teach.

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The author, not pictured, has seen more older students in her classes.

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Don't feel too sorry for Gen Z — they're outpacing boomers on income and millennials on home ownership

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Gen Z is doing better than past generations on some measures.

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The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money

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Gen Zers are in their 'boycott era', even when it comes to which jobs they apply for

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Millennials may have an easier time buying homes in these 5 cities where boomers may actually give up their houses

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Pittsburgh is one of the cities where homeowners may be more likely to move and list their properties for sale.

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Boomers are hanging onto large homes, boxing out millennials with growing families. That could hurt Biden in the election.

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A home for sale in Austin.

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You can thank the baby boomers for the stunning strength of the US economy

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