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Gen Z
Some younger workers aren't using their PTO, but they are "quiet vacationing," poll finds
May 24, 2024
The Harris Poll found 37% of millennial workers and 24% of Gen Z had taken time off without telling their boss. Here's why.
Gen Z is taking on more credit card debt
May 9, 2024
The credit bureau TransUnion is out with a report showing that borrowers aged 22 to 24 are carrying an average of $2,834 in credit card debt — about a quarter more than millennials in the same age range a decade ago.
Recent college grads see rise in unemployment
Apr 23, 2024
Unemployment jumped from 8.6% to 12.3% among 20-somethings with bachelor's degrees year over year, the BLS reported.
While the secondhand market booms, thrifting is coming apart at the seams
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Apr 15, 2024
If you've recently dug through the racks of a Goodwill and found a lot of lower-quality fast fashion, you're not alone, says Kelsey Vlamis of Business Insider.
What does "overqualified" really mean in hiring?
Jan 18, 2024
With the share of older people in the workforce growing, maybe it's time to rethink the label.
For the holidays, boomers will splurge on the grandkids. Many younger consumers will just splurge.
Nov 24, 2023
And just about everyone has sticker shock.
Yes, young people can fall victim to scams
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 31, 2023
Anti-scam education “is not information to just pass on to your grandmother,” says Emma Fletcher of the Federal Trade Commission.
For public good, not for profit.
The second-hand clothing reseller who’s bundling up style
Aug 17, 2023
College student Bella McMinn of Nevada creates custom clothing bundles sourced from local thrift stores for her online clients.
How do young adults view investing after COVID turmoil and market swings?
Aug 14, 2023
There are new products that make investing and trading easier than ever for people who have less money, through apps and fractional shares.
The Class of 2023 plunges headfirst into the job market
Jun 2, 2023
One new graduate is starting a career in broadcast journalism with realistic expectations.