Why the $2,000 Social Security Check Hits Harder in 2026
In 2026, the $2,000 social security check is the main retirement income for many low- and middle-income Americans. Th...
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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Housing Costs Pin Delayed Marriage and the First-Time Buyer
Rising housing costs are reshaping life plans as couples delay marriage to save for a home. The market for first-time...
More Noncollege-Educated Living Home Shrinks Labor
Rising housing costs are nudging more noncollege-educated men back to the family home, a development economists say i...
Young Adults Live Home Up 12 Points Since 2019, Fed Finds
A fresh Federal Reserve survey shows nearly half of young adults live at home, with many getting outside help. The tr...
China’s Birth Rate Just Hit a New Low, Sparks Innovation Fears
China’s birth rate just dropped to its lowest level in decades, setting off alarms about the country’s capacity to ma...
Chart Explains Economy’s Terrible Demographics Hangover
New Census Bureau data reveals a stark generational imbalance: aging baby boomers dominate assets while younger Ameri...
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...