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“I’ve Walked A Lot… I’m Tired”: 76 Posts To Make Gen X Remember The Good Old Days

Generation X grew up through some unforgettable decades. They saw Star Wars in theaters, watched the first Space Shuttle launch on TV, listened to Led Zeppelin and Madonna on the radio, and wore everything from bell-bottoms to acid-wash jeans. So, for anyone feeling nostalgic, we’ve rounded up some posts from…

Bored Panda · Sep 25

Boomers and Gen Xers scramble our assumptions about economic misery — they’re way unhappier than millennials and Gen Z

The generations who were supposed to have it figured out are the ones panicking about money.

Fortune · Aug 7

'Retiring backwards': How cold economic reality forced Gen X into something like the reverse of baby boomers' golden years

Time to get the band back together and get on the skateboard. It's a retirement plan from a thrift store.

Fortune · Jul 31

"If one were to cut the crap from The Clash's final album, it could be released as a seven inch single, with no B-side." Ten forgettable punk albums with one killer song

Each of these thoroughly mediocre punk albums features one redeeming, gleaming diamond in the dirt

Louder · Jun 12

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

Every year, the panel overseeing the trust fund for Social Security and Medicare publishes its annual financial report. And every year, its members make clear that the programs’ reserves will be exhausted by the time Gen X retires – meaning they will no longer be able to pay full scheduled…

The Conversation · Jun 9

Gen X is the most indebted generation in America. Their employers can fix that

Student loan matching programs are on the books. Does your company have one?

Fortune · May 17

Gen X Parents: 3 Tax-Time Moves That Could Keep More Money in Your Pocket

Here are three tax-time moves Gen X needs to know about.

GOBankingRates · Apr 6

Gen X boss of $11 billion smart ring company Oura says being a CEO is ‘much harder’ than he thought: ‘It's pressure, it's stress, it's responsibility’

Tom Hale, the CEO of $11 billion smart ring company Oura, says the job is more “kibble” than “champagne” and comes with nerve-wracking responsibilities.

Fortune · Mar 27

3 Sneaky Retirement Problems Gen X Is About To Face (Boomers Can Relate)

Gen X is heading toward retirement with hidden challenges. Discover three sneaky problems that could derail your plans and how to avoid them.

GOBankingRates · Jan 15

Gen X Fears Retirement Savings Won’t Last: Here’s How To Fix It

Many Gen Xers fear their retirement savings won’t last. Here’s how to plan for a 30-year retirement and avoid running out of money.

GOBankingRates · Jan 13