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Generation X (Gen X)
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Who’s Most (and Least) Worried About Retirement Income?
Gex X—that cynical, sullen bunch—aren’t known for their sunny outlook, and Gen X women, in particular, are most…
May 1, 2018
Do Millennials Really Have it Tough in 401(k) Saving?
Millennial retirement challenges include lower wages, fewer benefits, and reduced Social Security, making saving for the future harder.
April 5, 2018
Millennials Look to 401k Returns to Fund Passion Projects
Millennial work values drive passion projects, job changes, and career choices, shaping a future focused on purpose and flexibility.
March 9, 2018
Who’s Made the Greatest Gains in 401(k) Participation Rates?
Good news from Wells Fargo (wait, what?)—millennials have demonstrated the biggest gains in participation rates and diversification in…
June 30, 2017
Gen X Pessimistic (No Way!) About its Retirement Future
Generation X retirement saving challenges leave many unprepared and seeking financial guidance to secure their future.
April 20, 2017
Can’t Sleep? 401(k)s Are to Blame
Talk of retirement saving is supposed to put people to sleep, but not Gen X, and if recent…
October 7, 2016
3 Keys to Earning Gen X and Millennials’ 401(k) Trust
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—control the 401(k) during the accumulation phase, and advisors have…
August 23, 2016
Surprise! Who Stresses Most About Retirement Saving?
Bad news on the retirement savings front, as the number of workers who say they are not yet…
May 4, 2016
Generational Scars: Gen X, Boomers Still Wary After 2008 Crash
Will boomers and Gen Xers be the new depression-era babies, destined to retain financial habits forged from the trauma…
September 25, 2015
Gen X Low on Retirement Optimism: Northwestern Mutual
Not a big surprise, given the generation’s reputation. Despite a recent PNC Financial Services Group study to the…
June 13, 2015