A Gen Xer shares why going back to college after dropping out was the best decision he ever made

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
David Houde
David Houde said going back to college after dropping out was the "best thing" he ever did.

David Houde

A Gen Xer who 'retired' at 45 shares how the FIRE movement and side hustles helped him grow his savings to over $6 million

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Jordan Grumet
Jordan Grumet credits the FIRE movement for helping him retire at age 45. He says he now has the freedom to pursue side hustles he enjoys.

Jordan Grumet

A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Jae Kim
Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.

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Gen X is in charge now and boomers are being shown the door

Tech Insider : Politics
kamala waves goodbye

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A Gen X dad who flies from Texas to Arizona every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the extra costs

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
A selfie of a man wearing sunglasses and a cap with a canyon behind him.
Dennis Dabney supercommutes from Texas to Arizona for a job he loves.

Dennis Dabney

Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop

Tech Insider : Economy
A row of students ages 5-7 raising their hands while standing along a chain-link fence on a playground during recess at P.S. 111, a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.
A row of students ages 5-7 on a playground during recess at a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.

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This Gen Xer thought he was too old to work at Google. Then he landed a $320,000 job at the tech giant without applying.

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Mark Boardman
Mark Boardman just landed his dream job at Google at 43 years old.

Mark Boardman

Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

Tech Insider : Economy
Illustration of parents holding up a bridge for their child.
Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

Rob Dobi for BI

I'm Gen X and about to retire. I'm excited to have more time for things I love, but stressed about financial stability.

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Woman relaxing in deck chair on veranda

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Parents with young kids are fleeing New York City in droves. Skyrocketing housing and daycare costs are to blame.

Tech Insider : Economy
Children on swings at the playground at Union Square Park in Manhattan.
Children on swings at the playground at Union Square Park in Manhattan.

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