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☆ I'm almost 30, but I was doing better financially at age 21. I made the best career move for my health, and I'm not ashamed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Tiernan Cannon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I speak, first, to my mother, who tells me about her week and the deteriorating state of our aging relatives. We're six years into this freelancing experiment now, and I'm less financially stable, as 30 creeps into view, than I was as a fresh-faced graduate of 21. I don't live at home, and I don't rely on my parents to pay my rent or fund my follies and travels. It's hardly surprising that I'm defensive when my dad asks how I'm doing for money. While acknowledging that fact won't pay the bills, it might help us to feel less ashamed.

Persons: —, who's, It's, Freed, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Spotify

☆ Why so many Gen Zers and millennials have 'money dysmorphia' — even if they are financially better off than they realize
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In fact, Gen Zers — people born between 1997 and 2012 — are more worried about saving than any other generation, a BI survey showed. Nearly half of Gen Zers and millennials have it, according to a recent Credit Karma survey. Money dysmorphia goes beyond wanting to pay off some credit card debt or to contribute more to a 401(k). It's "pervasive worry, vigilance — like an internalized feeling of unsafety with money," Clayman said, even when there aren't pressing financial problems to solve. AdvertisementClayman explained why younger generations are more likely to experience warped views around their finances — and might be more financially stable than they give themselves credit for.

Persons: —, Gen Zers —, Amanda Clayman, Zers, dysmorphia, Clayman, Gen Xers Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Who Can Achieve the American Dream? Race Matters Less Than It Used To.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( German Lopez | Ashley Wu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

When the white Gen X child turned 27 in 2005, they could expect to make more than $34,000. But Mr. Cain did have a strong community — which he said taught him entrepreneurship and showed him he could dream big. Mr. Cain, 35, got a two-year degree in business management and first worked as a bank teller and financial adviser. At the same time, white millennials born to poor parents had a harder time than their white Gen X counterparts. Unlike Mr. Cain, Mr. Brown did not have a strong sense of community, as he bounced between his mother, his father and his grandparents.

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☆ Salary transparency gains steam in Asia as young people share their salaries online
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Ernestine Siu | In Ernestinesiu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The top driver for pay transparency practices in Asia is "regulation and compliance" (72%) according to a 2024 report by Aon. Currently, the top driver of pay transparency practices in Asia is "regulation and compliance" (72%) according to the report. Jashani is just one of the many young people in Asia who are working on increasing pay transparency in the region. I think our role to advocate for pay transparency is actually [done] through conversation. "I think our role to advocate for pay transparency is actually [done] through conversation," she said.

Persons: Peter Zhang, Zhang, Jashani, I'm, Davekhaw, they'll, Prestine, Aon's Zhang, Peter Zhang Head Organizations: Aon, CNBC, Employers Locations: Asia, United States, California, New York, millennials, Singapore, Instagram, Malaysia, Malay

☆ The sober dating revolution is here, and Gen Z is leading it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Gen Z is earning a reputation as the sober-curious generation that prioritizes their health, well-being, and authenticity when finding a partner. Ryan Mairs, 28, is a "Zillennial" on the cusp between millennials and Gen Z and has noticed the shift. Gen Z are drink less regularly than millennials, according to Statista data. AdvertisementA recent survey by DatingNews.com found that 65% of millennial and Gen Z respondents said they would prefer a "dry" first date. She's the founder of the sober dating platform Club Pillar, launching this summer.

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☆ Opinion: What Gen Z’s ‘happily ever after’ looks like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Opinion Sara Forastieri Vicente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But, to put it bluntly, it’s not you and it’s not me, it’s Gen Z. So half of Gen Z and millennials are simply opting for more inexpensive options. At a time when 90% of Americans agree we are in a mental health crisis, according to Pew Research, Gen Z is increasingly prioritizing self-care. With Gen Z, it starts from the first date. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that, when in a committed relationship, partners often refer to their significant other as their best friend.

Persons: Sara Forastieri Vicente, I’ve, —, it’s, Gen, We’ve, Zers, It’s, Gen Z, — it’s, Z, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, University of Pennsylvania, Pew Research Locations: situationships

☆ It's expensive to be 'hot' in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe beauty industry — dominated by high-priced skincare and facial injections — is booming in 2024, and it's only getting more expensive to keep up with current hotness standards. Whether it's "hot girl walks" or snail mucin-based skincare products, people are deeply interested in maintaining their physical appearance. Related storiesShe estimated that her full skincare routine costs around $100 to refill every two to three months. As a model, Mehala is expected to almost always appear groomed with her hair and nails done. AdvertisementDuring a month when he's consistent with all of his routine, Owens estimated that he might spend $1,200 on his looks.

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☆ Almudena Romero prints images onto living plants
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Victoria Barauna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

London CNN —Spanish artist Almudena Romero is known for creating artworks that use plants as her medium. Almudena Romero “The Pigment Change” series has a chapter called “Family Album,” in which Romero projects a negative onto live watercress, using the plants’ natural photosynthesis to create areas of light and dark. Almudena Romero This artwork, which was exhibited this year on International Women’s Day, is a tribute to a childhood friend. Almudena Romero Romero questions the long-term future of conventional photographic film, when the materials needed to produce it are limited. But for Romero, plants are much more than something to look after: they’re beings we can learn from.

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☆ Millennials will inherit $90 trillion by 2034. 3 reasons they'll supercharge the ETF market, according to $4.3 trillion State Street.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Namely, millennials invest in exchange-traded funds more than any generation before them, according to State Street Global Advisors' 2024 ETF Impact Survey. AdvertisementOverall, State Street, which manages $4.3 trillion in assets, found that boomers are doomers when it comes to the overall economic outlook. State Street Global AdvisorsMillennials across the world are also more likely than any other generation to hold ETFs in their portfolios. AdvertisementETFs also offer easy liquidity, especially when compared to the mutual funds that are popular with older demographics. Investors can't trade mutual funds intraday because trades are executed once a day after the 4 p.m. market close.

Persons: —, aren't, Scott Chronert, Chronert, millennials, Michael Arone, Vanguard Russell, Russell, That's Organizations: Service, Street Global Advisors, Business, State Street Global Advisors, Mutual, Citigroup, Bank of America, State, Trust, Vanguard, Nasdaq, Boomers, Bond, Bond Market, State Street, Galaxy Asset Management, Street Locations: Australia, Singapore, Japan

☆ I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider the biggest difference she's witnessed between Gen Z and millennial weddings comes down to life experience. Courtesy of Hamptons Aristocrat"I would say most of my wedding couples are slightly older, and it might be a Hamptons thing," she said. AdvertisementAnd unlike some Gen Z couples, they might be able to afford exactly what they want. Gen Z couples opt for 'safer' options like plated chicken and fishA plated piece of salmon on a white plate. "They really, really know what they want," she said.

Persons: —, Lexi Ritsch, Gen Z, Ritsch, James Beard Organizations: Service, Hamptons, Business, Pew Research Center, Data USA, Michelin Locations: New York, Palm Beach , Florida, East Hampton

☆ 15 cities where the most millennials can actually afford to buy a house
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

SmartAsset evaluated the 40 largest US cities to determine the best ones for millennial homebuyers. Many millennials struggle to buy homes due to student loan debt and expensive property prices. More millennials are able to buy homes in cities in the South and the Midwest. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFor millennials, buying a house can seem like an impossible task.

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☆ The Olympics will be dominated by social media and influencers this year, as Gen Z and millennials look for fun and unique coverage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It also found that 75% of those who plan to watch the games are more likely to watch coverage from celebrities, influencers, and digital creators than they were for the 2021 Summer Olympics. "We found they're really excited to turn to social media for Olympic coverage because they think it will surface the most culturally relevant moments and create community," Emily Anatole, the senior director of cultural insights at UTA IQ, told Business Insider. The data explains why broadcaster NBC is tapping more influencers this year and working with the major platforms to expand social-media coverage around the Olympics. Gen Z and millennials will be tuning in to get creators' perspectives on the gamesThe involvement of more influencers this year also shows how Gen-Z and millennial viewers are changing the Olympics. Anatole said many Gen Z and millennials will use social-media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to get Olympic coverage because of content creators like Cenat and Duke Dennis, who will help capture content for the games.

Persons: —, YouTuber Kai Cenat, Alex Cooper, Emily Anatole, Cooper, Cenat, influencer Olivia Dunne, Gen, Gen Zs, Anatole, Snapchat, Duke Dennis, Zers, shouldn't, …, Gen Z Organizations: Service, Social, Paris Games, Business, United Talent Agency, UTA, NBC, Olympics, Meta, YouTube, Facebook Locations: Paris

☆ Running clubs are surging in popularity and all types of brands are lining up to sponsor them
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

For years, big fitness brands like Lululemon and Nike have hosted running clubs at their stores that attract athletes. But the more recreational and social running clubs popping up all over the country are getting the attention of brands of all stripes. Running app Strava has 860,000 clubs on its platform, and 37% of active users are part of a running club. Most of Slow Girl Run Club's runners are women between the ages of 22 and 30. Instead, she looks for partnerships that Slow Girl Run Club's members are interested in.

Persons: —, Gen, Tyler Swartz, Swartz, Endorphins, Isabel DiGiovanni, DiGiovanni, Coco Organizations: Service, Nike, Business, Brands, IRL, New, New York, New York Mets, New York Marathon, Miru Locations: New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas

☆ Small Landlords Are Using New Tech Tools to Raise Tenants Rents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

The past few years have solidified single-family rental homes as genuine moneymaking enterprises, not just ho-hum nest eggs. Related storiesWhen everyone was scrambling for their piece of the suburbs during the pandemic, mom-and-pop landlords pounced, using these newfound tools to collect more cash. The company, which estimates only one-fourth of single-family-rental landlords use professional management services, now manages more than 28,000 rentals on behalf of small landlords. As the Wall Street ethos trickles down to small rental owners, it'll be harder and harder to tell them apart. But the gap is narrowing as small rental owners capitalize on the innovations that the institutional class has already embraced.

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☆ The 'Gen Z Boss and a mini' trend is taking off on TikTok. A lawyer says it's a lesson in how not to use social media.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementOne of those accounts was run by Australian brand Tbh Skincare. But while many considered it simple, lighthearted fun, the skincare company ran into trouble when its video spread farther afield. The Tbh Skincare women didn't take the criticism lying down, posting two more videos. In Australia, where Tbh Skincare is based, mental health is covered by a workplace's insurance. The internet is forever, and young workers should assume anything posted will be visible to future employees, Hart said.

Persons: —, Boss, Andrew Tate, didn't, they'd, Rachael Wilde, Craig Schweighoffer, Roxanne Hart, Hart, There's, it's, Gen Zers, Wilde Organizations: Service, Business, Smart Company, York St Brands, Hart & Co Locations: Australia

☆ Royal Caribbean leans into shorter cruises, more experiences to capture travel demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Seema Mody | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With consumers getting more selective on how and where they vacation, cruise lines are fighting for Americans' tourist budgets. Royal Caribbean thinks shortening trips and packing the days with activities and exclusive opportunities will keep customers hooked. "I think we are an experience-driven mindset," Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" this week. This is the second cruise ship Royal Caribbean is bringing to market in the span of six months. "When we look at what our guests are doing when they're not with us, they're going to Orlando, they're going to Vegas, they're going to all-inclusive resorts," Liberty said.

Persons: Jason Liberty, CNBC's, Liberty, they're, Morningstar, Jamie Katz, doesn't, Katz Organizations: Royal, Liberty, Disney Locations: Royal Caribbean, Orlando, Vegas

☆ Side hustlers make an average of $891 per month, says new report—'It's quite a bit more lucrative'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The average side hustler is bringing in $891 per month. That's up from $810 per month in 2023, or a 10% increase altogether, says Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate. That's followed by 44% of millennials, 33% of Gen Xers and 23% of Baby Boomers. That's followed by Gen Zers, who are bringing in $958 per month, Gen Xers, who are bringing in $751 per month, and Baby Boomers, who are bringing in $561. It's a small monthly hike, but high earning hustlers are still skewing the average much higher.

Persons: Ted Rossman, Zers, That's, Gen Xers, Gen Zers Organizations: Baby Boomers, Boomers Locations: U.S

☆ The next hot jobs for Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Silicon Valley has been laying off workers by the tens of thousands, making tech work almost impossible to come by. Millennials believed they were heading to Silicon Valley in service of a lofty mission. AdvertisementIf Silicon Valley is going out of vogue, what will take its place as the next hot destination? Civil service doesn't come with the pay or the glamour of tech jobs, but it offers the stability that college students say they want. When I speak to college students these days, I'm struck by how they lack the naivete I suffered from when I was their age.

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☆ Dell employees used the company's signature corporate survey to tell bosses how they feel after its RTO push
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company runs an annual employee engagement survey called "Tell Dell." "Frankly, most people I work with were expecting a steeper decline," said another Dell employee. The results are covered in detail with every team member along with action plans to address employee concerns," one Dell employee explained. Related stories"It's as if every leader was given the OK to ignore it," said one Dell employee. "In the Tell Dell Survey, our team members shared that they believe their leaders treat them with respect, uphold the company's Culture Code values and offer flexibility to balance work/life."

Persons: —, there's, Dell, I've, Jenn Saavedra, Saavedra, Brandon Bell Organizations: Service, Business, Dell, Employees, Tell Dell Survey, Getty, Workers, Wall, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte Locations: Texas, Rock , Texas

☆ 4 charts show why Wall Street's most bullish strategist expects the stock market to triple by 2030
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the four charts that show why Lee is so bullish on the stock market. AdvertisementHere are the four charts Lee shared with Business Insider that show why the already upbeat forecaster is so bullish on the stock market. Stock market peaks and demographicsFundstratThe stock market has a history of peaking right around the same time a population hits its peak prime age of around 50 years old, as they are closer to retirement and often spend less money. Fast-forward to 1974, when the silent generation saw its prime age peak. This occurred around the same time as a painful stock market correction of about 35% that lasted years.

Persons: Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Lee, —, Tom Lee, millennials Fundstrat Lee Organizations: Service, Business, CNBC, Urban Institute, Tech Locations: America

☆ Shelley Duvall is remembered for being the perfect victim. But she was so much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Sadly, that victim identity was only reinforced in the mid-2010s, when Duvall appeared on an episode of “Dr. Phil” episode with a ratings-bait title, the then 67-year-old actress made confusing claims and was apparently struggling with her mental health. Shelley Duvall, Herve Villechaize, on set, in May 1982, "Rumplestiltskin," for "Faerie Tale Theatre." It was buoyed, however, by Duvall, whose unique charm and childlike whimsy as host and presenter of each tale was the perfect fairy dust. A reminder to perhaps not focus so much on her elusiveness, but on the legacy of Duvall’s work – which was there all along.

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☆ Gen Z might have missed out on their chance to get rich through homeownership
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewHomeownership is helping some millennials get rich — but Gen Zers might have a hard time following in their footsteps. Some Gen Zers managed to get in on the fun — about a quarter of Gen Zers between the ages of 19 and 26 owned a home as of 2023, per Redfin. AdvertisementWhat's more, Silk said there's a larger reason Gen Zers shouldn't count on homeownership to boost their wealth. AdvertisementThese costs are already putting pressure on current homeowners, and by the time more Gen Zers buy homes, they could be even more burdensome. Their monthly payment is gone forever, and it has zero chance of providing an investment return.

Persons: —, Zers, millennials, Gen Zers, Roger Silk, Silk, hasn't, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Business, World Bank

☆ Inheritance can tear families apart. A financial therapist shares 3 ways to manage conflict.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Even when assets are split equally, family members might butt heads over how money should be invested or spent. Understanding your emotions around money can help to navigate tricky inheritance conversations, Tessler said. AdvertisementPeople might feel that they don't understand money or that their siblings don't see them as financially responsible. Using personality tools, such as the Enneagram, can help people figure out where their family members are coming from when disagreements arise, she added. AdvertisementTessler said she has previously advised clients to wait 24 hours before reading emails from "intense and challenging" family members.

Persons: —, Bari Tessler, who's, Tessler, spender Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bari

☆ 'It's easier than ever to make money in your spare time,' economists say: Inside the rise of the American side hustle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Usually, after a financial crisis, people spend less money and fewer new businesses launch. Welcome to the age of the side hustle, where Americans are increasingly devoted to finding extra money to spend. Here's why so many people have side hustles right now, and why economists say they're probably here to stay. For roughly half of Americans with side hustles, the extra money isn't for fun: It's a necessity, driven by financial uncertainty. $250 per month is "by no means enough to live on, [but] it's a nice amount of money," Rossman says.

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☆ Women are set to inherit trillions of dollars in the great 'horizontal wealth transfer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Up to $9 trillion is expected to be passed along to spouses and partners in the coming years as part of what's being called "the horizontal wealth transfer," according to a new report. Yet because surviving spouses and partners typically get the initial inheritances, and because women typically outlive men, bequests in the coming years will largely go to women, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report. UBS calls it the "horizontal wealth transfer," since the wealth is moving intra-generationally rather than intergenerationally. "Most people have a rather feudal idea of wealth going down through generations," said Paul Donovan, chief economist of UBS Global Wealth Management. According to the report, the largest horizontal wealth transfers will be in the Americas.

Persons: Paul Donovan Organizations: UBS Global Wealth, UBS, UBS Global Wealth Management Locations: what's, Americas

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