I've spent 20 years teaching people to communicate. Phone anxiety has never been worse.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Mary Jane Copps
Mary Jane Copps, a conversation coach known as "The Phone Lady," said anxiety around phone calls is prevalent among young professionals.

Mary Jane Copps

I tried 3 apps for phone anxiety. Only one got me to make the call.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Phone call anxiety is common among Gen Z and millennials, with some finding a spontaneous call more stressful than a breakup or job interview.

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I tried Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie. I can see — and taste — who the fast food restaurant is targeting.

Tech Insider : Business
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Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is targeting a specific audience — and I tried it.

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This 24-year-old Gen Zer just bought a $395K home with his fiancée. They had a strategy — and this key piece of advice.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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Ryan Hemenway, 24, says limiting his rent costs has helped him save for a home.

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Gen Z pays more for housing and has more debt than millennials did 10 years ago. That will likely impact the presidential race.

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy
Apartment for rent.

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I wear bold outfits and my natural Afro to the office. People who say Gen Z can't dress for the workplace are wrong — we just do things differently.

Tech Insider : Style
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Maya Penn.

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Millennials and Gen Z are giving up on one of their core values and investing more like boomers

Tech Insider : Economy, Environment
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As the economy has tightened, younger investors are showing they are less willing to sacrifice gains in support of ESG initiatives.

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Is the Stanley water bottle over? A Gen Z trend forecaster thinks so.

Tech Insider : Economy
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The Stanley 40oz straw Quencher, perhaps becoming uncool soon.

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Gen Z is more stressed about their savings than any other age group. Here's what else they're worried about.

Tech Insider : Economy
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Gen Z adults are just trying to figure out how to thrive in today's economy.

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Gen Z, I just want to ask ... are you OK?

Tech Insider : Economy
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I love Gen Z'ers, but a couple of stories this week have me worried about them. Are you guys OK?

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