Generation X is caught in a hard place in the workforce. Sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X has seen massive shifts at work. Many are still trying to move beyond living ...

Although they were nicknamed the ‘slacker generation,’ Gen X is far from lazy. In fact, as much as they wish they didn't have to, there are several life skills at which Gen X excels. A study conducted ...

How one era changed everything about the culture — and why we’re so nostalgic for its creations. Gen X How one era changed everything about the culture — and why we’re so nostalgic for its creations.

Gen X Americans are caught in the middle—supporting aging parents and adult children alike. And while many have built up home equity, a lack of time is pushing them to swap square footage for a better ...

A raft of new surveys suggest the MTV Generation is regretful about past financial missteps, anxious about the current economy and fretful about the future. Many Gen Xers sense they haven’t saved ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shelley E. Kohan covers the retail industry and is based in New York. Gen X consumers expect intuitive, low-friction digital ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. A new report by Northwestern Mutual found that ...