Generation X

Mocking, Biting Satire About Trump and an AI Sex Bot Publishes; Hilarity Ensues

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Generation X, Humour, Human, Millennials, Amazon (company), Deception, News

Charleston, SC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world needs more humor at the expense of those in power.

Key Points: 
  • Charleston, SC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world needs more humor at the expense of those in power.
  • When emotionless sex robot Petra rivals “Donny Trump” at his own game of lies, deception, murder, and power, you know it’s going to be a laugh-out-loud read.
  • So strap in (or on), turn off the news, and turn yourself on to a sentient AI sex bot, a spoiled heir, and the lust they share that spells the downfall of humanity.
  • Trump’s Hot Bot is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com .

MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index: American Families are Financially Stretched yet Optimistic

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Mother, Silent Generation, Research, MassMutual, Uncertainty, SUN, Environment, Consumer spending, Generation X, Anxiety, Father, Generator, LESS, PSB Insights, Generation Z, OPTIMISM, Parent, Gen

Despite persistent economic headwinds, Americans are largely more confident about their financial futures than they were last quarter, according to the latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from MassMutual .

Key Points: 
  • Despite persistent economic headwinds, Americans are largely more confident about their financial futures than they were last quarter, according to the latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from MassMutual .
  • Far fewer Americans believe we are headed for a recession than a year ago (37% Q1 2024 vs. 52% Q1 2023).
  • The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index tracks financial outlooks and behaviors in a changing economic environment.
  • Research was also conducted with an additional sample of 500 adult Massachusetts residents from February 8 to 26, 2024.

Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Worry More about Running Out of Money than Death

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Personal Finance, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Social Security, Tax, Generation X, Death, Millennials, Social, Investment, Retirement, Allianz Life, Fear

The worry of running out of money has increased in recent years.

Key Points: 
  • The worry of running out of money has increased in recent years.
  • In 2024, 63% say they worry more about running out of money than death, up from 57% in 2022.
  • Gen Xers are the most likely to say this with 71% more worried about running out of money than death, compared to 64% of millennials and 53% of boomers.
  • High inflation (43%) is the most common concern contributing to worry about running out of money.

AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2024 Sustainable Living Index

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Building Systems, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Energy, Green Technology, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Health, Urban Planning, Interior Design, Other Energy, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Health, Millennials, EV, Climate change, Generation X, LEED, Multimedia, Property management

The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities announced the results of its fifth Sustainable Living Index today.

Key Points: 
  • The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities announced the results of its fifth Sustainable Living Index today.
  • AMLI Residential ’s 2024 survey received responses from more than 2,600 AMLI residents on their sustainability opinions and, specifically, how green initiatives impact their choice of where to live.
  • This is a 2.5% increase from AMLI’s previous Sustainable Living Index survey in 2022.
  • Additionally, 78.9% of residents believe living in a sustainably built apartment benefits their health, indicating that AMLI residents place value not only on a sustainable home, but also healthier living.

2024 Abrigo Fraud Survey: 61% of Americans Still Write Checks and Millions Fall Victim to Check Fraud

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Security, Generation Z, Generation X, Retail, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Finance, Banking, Consumer, Professional Services, Technology, Public Policy, Government, Fintech, Millennials, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Retail, Small Business, Training, Education, Social Security, Suspicious activity report, Risk management, Unemployment, COVID-19, Small business, Fraud, United States Postal Service, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, City, Social, Booth, Human, Fear, FTC

Perhaps surprisingly, Gen Z and Millennials self-reported writing more checks than Gen Xers 45 – 54 years old:

Key Points: 
  • Perhaps surprisingly, Gen Z and Millennials self-reported writing more checks than Gen Xers 45 – 54 years old:
    Just over half (51%) of check fraud victims had been targeted two or more times.
  • The survey also found that small business owners more often were victims of financial fraud than others, with 57% reporting they’ve been targeted.
  • They also dealt with more check fraud too: 60% of small businesses experiencing check fraud reported two or more instances.
  • The survey revealed that small businesses have a greater awareness of check fraud technology (66%) than the general population.

IMAX® Extends Theatrical Run of “Dune: Part Two” in Theaters Across North America in Response to High Fan Demand

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Men, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Baby Boomers, Teens, Celebrity, Women, Generation Z, Generation X, Millennials, CityWalk, IMAX, Legendary, Sale, Warner Bros. Pictures, Film industry

Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune: Part Two” in IMAX® will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America.

Key Points: 
  • Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune: Part Two” in IMAX® will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America.
  • This includes 70MM IMAX® in two locales: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Goldstein stated, “The incredible response to this film has proven that Denis Villeneuve has crafted an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences, whether they are fans of the first film or discovering this world for the first time through ‘Dune: Part Two.’ The fans have spoken and we, along with our partners at Legendary and IMAX, have listened, and we’re thrilled to return this beloved film to the biggest of the big screens across the country to once again share ‘Dune: Part Two’ with moviegoers in this premium format.”
    Tickets are on sale now for the two 70MM IMAX locations; for other IMAX locations throughout North America, tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, April 15, check your local listings.

Redfin Survey: Half of U.S. Homeowners and Renters Struggle to Afford Their Housing Payments

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Professional Services, Data Analytics, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Personal Finance, Millennials, Qualtrics, IRS, Generation X, Federal, Sale, Food, Infant, Housing, Generation Z, Retirement, Federal Reserve, Gen, Personal property, Ageing, Real estate

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Half of U.S. homeowners and renters (49.9%) sometimes, regularly or greatly struggle to afford their housing payments, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Half of U.S. homeowners and renters (49.9%) sometimes, regularly or greatly struggle to afford their housing payments, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
  • More than one-third of homeowners and renters (34.5%) who struggle to afford housing indicated that they skipped vacations in the past year in order to afford their monthly costs.
  • Roughly 1 in 6 (15.5%) Gen Xers who struggle to afford housing dipped into retirement savings to afford monthly housing costs.
  • And homeowners (59.9%) were roughly twice as likely as renters (30.8%) to indicate that they easily afford their housing payments.

Study: Two-Thirds of Employees Want to Have Hard Conversations at Work, But Managers Are Unprepared

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Technology, Other Policy Issues, Human Resources, Software, Organization, Pressure, Arm, AWI, Work, Woman, Light, Research, Politics, Generation X, Content, Generation Z, Workforce, Disability, Workplace, Feedback

The study finds that, while most workers want to have tough conversations at work, one-third of employees feel unsafe having difficult discussions with their managers.

Key Points: 
  • The study finds that, while most workers want to have tough conversations at work, one-third of employees feel unsafe having difficult discussions with their managers.
  • The report also reveals that trust in managers is a key predictor of feeling safe in tough conversations and highlights the need to upskill managers with trust-building behaviors.
  • AWI data indicates that just one-quarter of managers have received sufficient training on having hard conversations with direct reports.
  • Employees may be noticing their managers’ shortcomings, with less than one-third of employees saying they trust their managers.

78% of caregivers working full time expect their employers to provide benefits supporting them as caregivers, survey finds

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Women, Generation Z, Seniors, Generation X, Baby Boomers, Parenting, Men, Insurance, Human Resources, Mental Health, Finance, Consumer, Professional Services, General Health, People with Disabilities, Millennials, Health, Health Insurance, HR, Generation, Caregiver, Down syndrome, Empathy, Knowledge, Child, Multimedia, Workplace, Emotion, Residential care

The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.

Key Points: 
  • The survey examined the whole-person wellness challenges of caregiving and what benefits from employers would be most helpful.
  • I eat standing up and doing other things in between bites.” – survey respondent
    45% of caregivers said their caregiving responsibilities impact their physical wellness.
  • 78% of caregivers expect their employers to provide benefits and resources to support them as caregivers, and 73% of caregivers look to their employers to find support for their roles as caregivers.
  • 82% of caregivers said their employers offer flexible working locations, and 76% of them said they have used flexible working locations for caregiving duties.

Gen Z Driving Shift Toward Digital Tax Payments, According to New Report From ACI Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Generation Z, Generation X, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Baby Boomers, Millennials, Personal Finance, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Payments, Software, Consumer, IRS, GM, Tax, ACI, EVP, YouGov, Partnership, PayPal Credit, TaxSlayer, Ageing, Clothing, ACIW, TurboTax, H&R Block, Clutch (eggs), PayPal, ACI Worldwide, Gen, CPA

These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.

Key Points: 
  • These behaviors reflect growing mistrust of professional tax institutions and a generational shift toward personal networks and digital payment platforms.
  • Unlike Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and even Millennials, Gen Z respondents preferred alternative payment methods (10%) and credit cards (17%).
  • Additionally, Gen Z taxpayers are several times more likely to engage sources outside of professional tax preparers.
  • “This year's findings highlight a pivotal shift towards digital and alternative payment methods, especially among Gen Z.