Chart Explains Economy’s Terrible Demographics Hangover
New Census Bureau data reveals a stark generational imbalance: aging baby boomers dominate assets while younger Ameri...
Demographics
Demographics tag page curates 4 recent articles on age, wealth, and population trends and what they mean for your finances. See how these insights influence planning, investing, and risk management.
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Smartphones Help Explain the Drop in Birth Rates Today
A new working paper links the rise of smartphones to slower family formation, suggesting devices are reshaping when a...
Smartphones Tied to Decline in U.S. Births, Study Finds
A new working paper suggests a measurable dip in U.S. births where smartphones are widespread, raising questions abou...
American's Birth Rate Plunged Sparks Smartphone Debate
New U.S. vital statistics show a continued drop in births. The trend arrives as smartphones saturate households and l...
Python: Baby Boomers Strangling Economy’s Next Shape
As the last Baby Boomers retire, their influence lingers in wages, homes, and boardrooms. This report explains how th...
Senior Living 100% More Demand with Financing Trends
A demographic surge is tightening the senior living market. Demand is rising dramatically, while supply lags. This gu...
Ready Work Years Living: The Rise of 60-Year Careers
America faces longer working lifespans as lifespans exceed a century for many. Investors and workers must rethink ret...
Tsunami Seniors: Record Numbers Reshape Investing Landscape
As millions of Baby Boomers retire, a fundamental shift is underway for markets and investment strategies. This story...
Older Americans Maintain Record Housing Wealth Share
A new Redfin analysis using Federal Reserve data shows Americans aged 70-plus now hold a 26% share of U.S. real estat...
More People Will Humanoid by 2060, BofA Forecast Warns
Bank of America projects a future where humanoid robots outnumber cars by 2060, with two-thirds living in households....
Study Finds 65-Year-Olds Need $135K for Long-Term Care
A fresh analysis pegs the average 65-year-old's long-term care fund at $135,000 for high-intensity needs, with notabl...