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Generation X (Gen X)
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Retirement Confusion, Concern Spans Generations
While 71% of Americans cite “living comfortably in retirement” as a top life goal along with good health and financial wellness, only 49% have confidence that their savings will be enough
March 23, 2022
Lost Generation X: Report Finds Retirement Prep Trails Older Generations
New SOA Research Institute report finds Gen X is not as prepared for retirement as Boomers and the Silent Generation
February 23, 2022
Generational Saving Surveys Are Divisive Bunk, Empower Says
Millennials are a bunch of whiners, but we agree with Empower Retirement’s larger point. Whether this generation or…
July 21, 2020
When to Engage Aging Parents in ‘Awkward’ Financial Talk
Sorry kids, it’s time for “the talk.” While most people instinctively cringe at memories of awkward conversations with…
February 10, 2020
How Boomers are Slacking on Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is key for Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. Discover strategies to save more, reduce debt, and secure your future.
January 29, 2020
What Is ‘Retirement?’ Workers Say Freedom
We know how to define retirement, but what does it actually mean to workers? Transamerica Center for Retirement…
April 15, 2019
The Least Financially Secure Generation Is …
We’ve had a silent generation, a sandwich generation, a lost generation—and now—an overlooked generation. Between the wave of…
March 25, 2019
7 Key Generational Insights Into Retirement Planning
Retirement savings comparison shows Gen X unsure about enough, while Baby Boomers feel more financially secure with pensions and 401ks.
February 15, 2019
Something Crazy’s About to Happen With That Generational Wealth Transfer
First it was $18 trillion, then $35 trillion, then $41 trillion—and now? Cerulli says cynical Gen X will…
November 20, 2018
Debt Disaster is Real—Especially for Generation X
Gen X financial future looks uncertain as debt rises, savings shrink, and many delay major life goals like retirement.
November 9, 2018