The rise of ‘conspicuous waiting’: The economic theory behind Gen Z’s viral lines
The Gilded Age economist Thorstein Veblen famously wrote about “conspicuous consumption,” the idea that people signal status by…
‘Am I paying for the vibes?’ Gen Z says it hates capitalism, but their spending patterns show they just don’t like being ripped off
Felipe W., a 20-something Yelp Elite reviewer in Dallas, put it bluntly when describing what he looks for…
11-year-old is cleaning neighbours bins for $10 as teens are hit with the worst summer jobs market
Teens are up against the worst summer job market in nearly 80 years, fighting just to get a…
Blackstone exec Jon Gray tells Gen Z to think like founders at work as more ditch the corporate ladder
Blackstone may manage more than $1.3 trillion in assets, but president Jon Gray doesn’t want the firm’s newest…
Experts say Gen Z eats nearly twice as many snacks as boomers, shifting away from real meals
Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to…
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says if he were 25 today, he’d chase these two opportunities in AI
If Kevin O’Leary, 71, had to do it all over again at 25, he said he’d focus on…
Laid-off Gen Xers and young boomers are stuck—a quarter still can’t find work, 11% took pay cuts
Americans want to work longer to support themselves as the cost of living climbs and 401(k) benefits are…
The truth behind the breadwinner myth and its impact on South African men
Sebastien Alexanderson|Published 5 hours ago What happens to a man’s mind when the myth he built his identity…
Now worth $200 million, Sarah Jessica Parker says growing up in poverty created her ‘work ethic’
Today, Sarah Jessica Parker has around a $200 million net worth, too many Manolo Blahniks to count, and…
Micro-Retirement vs. Money Fire: How Gen Z Workers Pull Off Unpaid Sabbaticals
The platitude “kids just don’t want to work these days” is usually invoked with hard-to-miss side-eye. If you’ve…
Edward Jones advisor: Gen-Z doesn’t want an office happy hour. They want financial security
Gen Z is among the most financially anxious and financially proactive generations. They hold “admin nights” to check things off their to-do…
Young Aussie’s plan to become a millionaire by 30 as Gen Z rethinks path to wealth: ‘Essential’
Michelle Huynh started investing when she was 18 and now invests at least $1,500 a fortnight into mostly…