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Parenting
fromFortune
5 days agoTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune
Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days agoI'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why
The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
Poker
fromFortune
4 days agoCredit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune
Credit delinquency rates have increased significantly among sports bettors, particularly affecting Gen Z and millennials after legalization in the U.S.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days agoThe most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals
Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
5 days agoThe beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes | Fortune
Ulta Beauty launched on TikTok Shop, becoming the first specialty beauty retailer on the platform, enhancing its commerce capabilities.
fromFortune
6 days agoCredit card annual fees are soaring past $800. Here's why people keep paying them-even as perks are harder to come by | Fortune
Robinhood's Platinum credit card, with a $695 annual fee, includes travel rewards, $250 in DoorDash credits, and a free Amazon One Medical membership.
Travel
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoNobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals
Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromAxios
4 days agoThe American consumer stands firm
"Jobs may be a bit modest when we look out over the last couple of years, but pay is telling a different story - that there is still a little bit of tightness in this labor market," ADP chief economist Nela Richardson told reporters Wednesday morning.
Business
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoPeople who grew up calculating whether they could afford both the drink and the entree before anyone else sat down don't stop doing that math when they earn six figures. The arithmetic isn't financial anymore. It's a loyalty ritual to a younger version of themselves who promised never to be caught without an exit. - Silicon Canals
Child poverty in the U.S. leads to adult poverty more than in Denmark, Germany, the UK, or Australia, with lasting effects beyond financial circumstances.
fromFortune
4 days agoA Wall Street vet's Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008-and he says the fear 'just keeps multiplying' | Fortune
'Walmart Worries' just keep multiplying. It's currently close to the highest level ever recorded which was during the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-09.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days agoDigital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
fromInverse
2 months ago60 Baller Things Selling Out On Amazon Because They're So Cheap & Cool
There's a lot of cool stuff out there - but finding something truly cool and cheap? That's rare. The genius inventions below are selling out because they check both boxes. From stuff that'll make your days run easier to fun little things for your car, home, and daily routine, prices start at just a few bucks.
Gadgets
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months agoInflation fears in the U.S. are running high, especially for this demographic, a survey shows
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians show greater anxiety about costs and prioritize government action on inflation and living expenses than U.S. adults overall.
UX design
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago8 things people do at self-checkouts that immediately reveal they grew up before technology - Silicon Canals
Different generations interact with self-checkout machines differently: older users read instructions carefully and proceed cautiously, while younger users tap quickly and risk selection errors.
E-Commerce
fromRetail Brew
3 weeks agoConsumers say they're financially worse off and it's changing how they shop
One in four Americans report worsening financial situations, driving widespread cost-cutting across groceries, personal care, dining, travel, and discretionary spending, with consumers increasingly favoring budget retailers and value-focused options.
fromEMARKETER
2 months agoMillennial TikTok users are the platform's most active shoppers
Key stat: TikTok users ages 25-44 lead all age groups in taking action after seeing ads, with 54% gathering more info about products and 47% making purchases, according to an October 2025 survey from Edison Research. Beyond the chart: This shopping behavior tracks with broader social commerce trends. In fact, one-third of adults ages 18 to 34 have made a purchase on social media, compared with 23% of 35- to 54-year-olds, according to an August 2025 survey from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.
Social media marketing
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