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Some younger workers aren't using their PTO, but they are "quiet vacationing," poll finds

by Elizabeth Trovall
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.
The Harris Poll found 37% of millennial workers and 24% of Gen Z had taken time off without telling their boss.
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Some upbeat economic news for millennials

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Mar 12, 2024
New research casts doubt on the widespread belief that the generation of Americans will be worse off than their parents.
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Most millennials are homeowners now

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 28, 2023
Millennials have faced challenges to homeownership for years. Now, a slim majority of millennials own a home.
As of 2022, the majority of millennials now own homes.
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How do young adults view investing after COVID turmoil and market swings?

by Kristin Schwab
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.
App-based and commission-free trading have helped make it easier for young people to invest.
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Debunking the myths about millennials, boomers and other generations

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Apr 25, 2023
It's not true that all baby boomers are better off and millennials have no chance at owning homes.
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Why are boutiques and coffee shops selling the same olive oil and tinned fish?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Feb 2, 2023
Those pantry brands aren't as small as consumers think, says writer Emily Sundberg. Wholesaler Faire is "the Oz behind the curtain."
If you've noticed boutiques or coffee shops offering a selection of artisanal pantry basics, there's a chance they're all being purchased from the same wholesale marketplace.
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The pandemic delayed milestones in millennials' lives

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 8, 2022
Everyone lost time, but for millennials, they were years often marked by dating, marriage and family formation.
An embryologist works at a reproductive medicine center. More women are freezing their eggs, preparing to create families at a later date.
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For millennials, the cost of homes and other milestones just keep rising out of reach

by Nova Safo , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder
Oct 7, 2022
We looked at the costs of major expenses like homes and vacations and adjusted for inflation. It's not pretty.
Younger generations looking to buy a home will encounter a volley of challenges due to years of inflation, stagnating wages and rising prices.
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High housing prices leave more would-be buyers renting

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 31, 2021
The share of rental applications from young people with above-average incomes spiked 20% in 2021. The shift is rippling through the market.
As younger, higher earners stay in the rental market longer, it can limit their chances to build wealth and price out lower-income people.
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Share of young adults living with parents below 50% again, but still elevated

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 8, 2021
The rate has been rising steadily since the 1960s.
More young adults are living at home.
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