Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forget everything you’ve heard about the "forgotten generation" or the cynical slackers of the 90s. In 2026, Generation X is ...

Gen X, the first generation to rely on 401(k)s to build and grow a nest egg, is nearing retirement. There's a hefty shortfall ...

The remedy may not always be easy, but advisors can make a long-lasting difference for America’s middle child.

In John Stevenson’s recent survey conducted with 1,000 Americans, over half of Gen Xers—those born between 1965 and 1980—reported feeling less confident about their retirement readiness compared to ...

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 ...

Gen X is entering the retirement zone — they’re now ages 45 to 60 — but many feel far from ready. Rising costs, debt and family obligations are making it harder than ever to retire comfortably.

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 ...