Gen X has numerous financial responsibilities, perhaps more than any other generation. They are known as the sandwich generation because many of them are working, raising children and caring for aging parents all at once.
According to a survey by Manulife, 68% of Gen X said that saving for retirement is their top financial priority, followed by 54% that said day-to-day expenses and bills are their priority. The survey also found that half worry about inflation in the cost of living.
