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Millennials
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Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are the generational cohort typically defined by their birth years, ranging from 1981 to 1996, though some definitions vary slightly (e.g., 1980–1995 or 1981–1997 depending on the source).
What’s the Real Reason Millennials Hesitate to Invest?
Studies have shown Millennials tend to shy away from investing, and researchers have linked this behavior to everything…
401k Advisors Shouldn’t Make Assumptions About Millennials
For better or worse, Millennials are doing things their own way. The industry is still learning about this…
A Big Financial Future Fail for Younger Investors
Optimism is outweighing realism among young people in their quest for financial independence. “A decade after the onset…
Millennials Are Nailing Their 401(k) Allocations
Millennial investing shows balanced equity allocations with growing adoption of target-date funds for long-term financial goals.
Millennials Worry About Investing After Witnessing Economic Woes
Bearing witness to various financial crises during their lifetime, Millennials are put off and reluctant to invest. While…
Most Americans Plan to Work in Retirement, But …
Doubts about relying on Social Security and fears about saving too little have resulted in a surge in…
Millennials All But Paralyzed By Money-Related Stress
Millennial money stress is soaring, with 40% citing finances as their top worry, surpassing concerns about work, health, and politics
Gen X Gig Workers Fail to Flourish Financially
A study of alternative work options—like driving for Uber or Lyft or freelance copywriting—conducted by Prudential revealed that Gen…
Majority of Millennials Flunk Financial Literacy Quiz
Oh, Millennials. A generation berated at nearly every turn, at times we almost feel sorry for them. This…
Why Millennials Deserve More When It Comes to Retirement Planning
Almost every day it seems there is a new headline or think piece that stereotypes the Millennial generation…