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My family always felt different. My grandparents raised me and were older than my friends' parents.

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:44

Nicole Johnson with her brother and grandparents when they were younger, they are inside and all sitting on a couch. — Nicole Johnson and her brother were raised by their grandparents.
Courtesy Nicole Johnson

Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, health, Essay, grandparents, Generations

My dad is a boomer, and I'm Gen Z. We sometimes have different perspectives, but our relationship is built on mutual respect.

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 05:52

Father and daughter hugging while walking in the street. — Jael Bore (not pictured) is Gen Z and her father is a boomer.
Getty Images

Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, health, Essay, gen-z, boomer

Being a voluntary NEET can be good for your mental health, according to a psychologist

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 06:44

A woman standing in a busy street as people rush by in a blur — Being a NEET can be a mental health win, according to a psychologist (stock image).
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Careers, health, neets, gen-z, Millennials, Unemployed, mental-health

I used to judge my daughter for not folding the laundry. Then I realized there was a heartwarming reason why.

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 07:19

Woman helping her grandmother load laundry into washing machine. — Margery Berger (not pictured) used to judge her daughter for how she cleaned.
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Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Essay, parenting-styles, Generations, Laundry

Gen Zers are starting to tease Gen Alpha tweens, saying they have a 'blue light stare'

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 08:50

gen alpha girl looking at iphone — Gen Alpha is poised to be a huge economic force (stock image).
Elena Popova/Getty Images

culture, Education, gen-alpha, gen-z, zoomers, Millennials, Kids

I'm Gen X and would love to provide childcare for my future grandkids. But I'll be too old when I can afford to retire.

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 15:05

A woman on a boardwalk wearing a gray jacket. — Jo Merrett told BI she was sad to not be in a position to look after her future grandchildren.
Courtesy of Jo Merrett

Careers, Parenting, as-told-to, Childcare, Retirement, Generations, generation-x

Don't feel too sorry for Gen Z — they're outpacing boomers on income and millennials on home ownership

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:33

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Gen Z — Gen Z is doing better than past generations on some measures.
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economy, trending-uk, economy, gen-z, Millennials, baby-boomers, Generations

I'm a millennial who manages Gen Zs. Here are 4 things my youngest employees have taught me.

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 06:11

One image of a team of five people with a window in the backdrop — Hannah Tooker with her Gen Z colleagues
Courtesy of Mitchell Sauve

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, gen-z, gen-z-workers, Millennials, office-life

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.

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 11:15

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Two women laughing outside a store — 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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economy, economy, Millennials, Happiness, Income, Wealth, Generations

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

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 17:43

Tech Insider : Economy

Young man puts hands over face as possibly shocked or confused. — I love Gen Z'ers, but a couple of stories this week have me worried about them. Are you guys OK?
MDV Edwards/Shutterstock

culture, economy, gen-z, Shein, email, gen-z-workers, restaurant

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