Economists Have Found Answer: Keep Working to Dodge Decline
A new study links early retirement with faster cognitive decline, urging Gen X to stay in the workforce longer. Econo...
Gen X
Explore five Gen X articles on retirement timing, taxes, wills, and planning gaps. Learn practical steps to protect your finances now and improve retirement readiness.
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Americans Have No Estate Plan at Alarming Rate Today
More than half of U.S. adults lack essential estate planning documents, a trend that persists despite rising financia...
Ozempic Face Pushes Gen X Toward Facelifts Early
Gen X is turning to facelifts as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshape faces, pushing middle-aged adults to consider surgic...
Boomers Have $525,000 Saved, Yet Need $1.6 Million
The typical Boomer has about $525,000 saved across tax-advantaged accounts, but researchers say a $1.6 million target...
Americans Fear Outliving Their Money Surges to 67%
A nationwide survey finds 67% of americans fear outliving their money more than death, with Gen X reporting the sharp...
Gen X Saving Lag: Here’s How to Catch Up Efficiently
Gen X savers still trail target retirement balances, but new guidance shows practical steps—like catch-up contributio...
Most Indebted Generation America: How Employers Can Help
Gen X holds the heaviest debt among Americans, juggling student loans, mortgages, and caregiving. Employers are weigh...
Americans Plan Work Retirement, Yet the Reality Is Complex
A new study from Northwestern Mutual finds 40% of Americans expect to work through retirement, but the reasons split ...
Americans Have Will Gap Persists Despite Inheritance Intent
A new study finds 61% of American adults still do not have a will, with Gen X leading the gap even as many say they p...
Gen X's Running Time Narrowing, Northwestern Mutual Finds
New data from Northwestern Mutual reveals Gen X is running out of time to fund retirement, with a majority unsure abo...
Most Worried About Taxes: Gen X Faces Retirement Tax Shock
A new Allianz study shows Gen X is the cohort most worried about taxes in retirement, with rising fears about how tax...
Gen X Faces Tight Window: Running Time for Retirement
As inflation lingers and savings lag, millions of Gen X workers may need to work past age 70. Analysts say a tighter ...