Shoppers are worried about the economy so they're 'doom spending' to make themselves feel better

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
People shop at Mall of America
Consumers worried about the economy are turning to "doom spending" to cope, according to a report from Intuit Credit Karma.

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From 'chunky' dad shoes to laminated eyebrows, a millennial mom broke down the Gen Z trends she said she won't be 'gaslit' into adopting

Tech Insider : Style
A woman getting a brow-laminating procedure.
"You cannot pry my skinny jeans from me," Melissa told Business Insider.

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If you're still using the laughing emoji to LOL, Gen Alpha thinks you're out of touch

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Nicole Pellegrino and sister
Nicole Pellegrino was baffled by the slang.

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The latest workplace request from Gen Z: legal services

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Many young workers say they want legal services as a workplace benefit.

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I wore Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses. They were a hit at dinner with my Gen Z friends — but some pictures turned out blurry.

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Jordan Hart wearing Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses
The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses have two cameras, speakers on either side, and five microphones hidden throughout the frame.

Jordan Hart

Finances are keeping some Gen Z and millennials up at night, survey finds

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Housing stress is the big difference between younger and older generations, according to Empower's survey.

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Tinder's 'rizz-first redesign' feels like a really cringe-worthy attempt at wooing Gen Z

Tech Insider : Technology
Tinder's new look
Tinder's new look

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These Gen Z workers at Goldman Sachs, Google, and beyond say they don't want to work from home. They like going into the office.

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colleagues shaking hands
Happy hours, an open-door policy, and good vibes are enough for some Gen Zers to be at peace with return-to-office policies.

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Gen Z is worried they're going to raise a generation of iPad kids

Tech Insider : Technology
TikTok users @squishiesophie2, @gabesco, and @hopeyoufindyourdad sharing their fears about parents raising iPad kids.
TikTok users sharing their fears about parents raising iPad kids.

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Millennial and Gen Z parents are struggling

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
Illustration of stranded parents.
Millennial and Gen Z parents are finding themselves isolated, overwhelmed, and stressed out about money.

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Kyle Taylor doesn't have a village.

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