2 charts show how spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined in recent decades — especially among young adults

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Alcohol consumption trends have been on the decline for years, even before the US Surgeon General said alcohol is a leading cause of cancer.

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How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios

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The awkward holiday photo trend made up 30% of holiday photos at JCPenney Portrait Studios in 2024.

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Why extreme fitness is booming: 'I got kind of addicted'

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The 4 biggest differences between Gen Z and boomer coworkers, according to a manager of both

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A woman's quirky out-of-office emails have ignited a debate about how much personality to bring to work

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A woman's out-of-office saga has caught the attention of the TikTok.

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A Gen Zer who used AI to apply for hundreds of roles says it helped him land a job

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A Gen Zer (not pictured) said an AI tool helped him apply to hundreds of jobs and ultimately land a tech role.

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'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran says young people's dreams of buying a home are being crushed

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Barbara Corcoran is a "Shark Tank" investor.

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Luxury brands forgot about Gen Z. They can't afford to make that mistake again.

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Gen Z's growing spending power makes them key to the luxury market.

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I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

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You might want to store your money in an interest-bearing bank account while waiting for mortgage rate drops.

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The app data has spoken, and Gen Z's love for Temu is real

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Temu was the top downloaded app by Gen Z-ers in 2024, according to app intelligence firm Appfigures.

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