Millions of America’s young people are really struggling financially. Around 30 percent are living with their parents, and many others are coping with stagnant wages, underemployment, and sky-high rent. And then there are those who are doing just great—owning a house, buying a car, and consistently putting money away for retirement. These, however, are not your … [Read more...]
Millennials – Coming Of Age (Goldman Sachs Infographic)
One of the largest generations in history is about to move into its prime spending years. Millennials are poised to reshape the economy; their unique experiences will change the ways we buy and sell, forcing companies to examine how they do business for decades to come. The infographic from Goldman Sachs attempts to define Millennials in the following categories... Who … [Read more...]
The “Millennials” Are Coming
Morley Safer On The New Generation Of American Workers This story was originally broadcast on Nov. 11, 2007. It was updated on May 23, 2008. It's graduation time and once again we say "Stand back all bosses!" A new breed of American worker is about to attack everything you hold sacred: from giving orders, to your starched white shirt and tie. They are called, among other … [Read more...]
Why Are Millennials So Obsessed With Food?
The author Eve Turow argues that a generation’s taste for natural ingredients will shape the future of restaurants, grocery stores, and agriculture. When Eve Turow returned to her college campus for her five-year reunion, she realized that she’d changed: Back when she was in college, she was content subsisting on “gelatinous brown rice, pre-cooked mushy pinto beans, [and] … [Read more...]