Empty-nest baby boomers won't give up their large homes — and it's hurting millennials with kids

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Development of single-family homes in Burke, Virginia.
Development of single-family homes in Burke, Virginia.

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A 26-year-old influencer who people think looks much older has a theory about why Gen Zers appear to be aging faster than millennials

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Jordan Howlett often shoots his popular TikToks with this style.

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Millennials have become their own worst enemy in the housing market

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A millennial couple moving into their new home.

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24-year-olds are more likely to own homes than millennials and Gen X when they were that age

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They might not care as much about the milestone, but most adult Gen Zers are out-pacing older generations in homeownership, according to Redfin.

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Gen Z and millennials are feeling a little more confident that they can buy a house

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Gen Zers might be well poised for homeownership, while millennials fall behind.

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The 'corporate accent' is the latest workplace fixation on TikTok, with young workers mocking their colleagues' jargon-laden speech

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TikTok videos about the "corporate accent" are gaining millions of views.

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Move over, millennials: Gen Zers are coming for boomers' houses

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No generation has shaped the modern housing market more than baby boomers. Now their reign is coming to an end, and Gen Z is coming for the crown.

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The oldest Gen Alphas can almost drive: Here's how millennials' kids will shop, work, and live

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Gen Alpha is poised to be a huge economic force.

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Millennials said in a survey they needed $525,000 a year to be happy. Here's what a Nobel prize winner's research says about money and happiness.

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Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the median net worth of Americans ages 35 to 44 was $135,000 in 2022, up from $105,610 in 2019.

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I grew up always wanting to drive my own car. But I'm from the world's most expensive city to live in, and now I know I never will.

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Vehicles at used car dealership in Singapore. A car with 8 years or more left in its lifespan typically costs more than $80,000.

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