Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds

Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.

• Apr 23, 2025

Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement

Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.

• Apr 18, 2025

How inflation is impacting social lives

Inflation affects all areas of American life from grocery shopping to choosing where to live. A survey found that 37% of Americans are even neglecting their social lives due to high prices. Lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky joins CBS News to discuss.

• Nov 15, 2024
• 04:02

Study on cancer risk for Gen X, millennials

New research shows Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than their parents and older generations. CBS News' Tom Hanson has one cancer survivor's story.

• Aug 1, 2024
• 02:01

Gen X pessimistic about retirement: Study

The oldest members of Generation X are turning 59, but a new study from investment bank Natixis shows a stark picture of how much money they've set aside for retirement. The study found the average retirement savings of Gen X households is only about $150,000, with nearly half of the participants saying they would need a miracle to ever retire. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on the study.

• Jun 20, 2024
• 05:29

Gen Xers are nearing retirement. About half say they need a miracle.

Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.

• Jun 18, 2024

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Arctic blast spreads across Midwest; Sometimes you have to say you're sorry

• Jan 29, 2019
• 48:18

How unemployment is hitting Generation X

Generation X, people in their mid 40's through late 50's, make up about a quarter of all unemployed people. According to Glassdoor, that demographic makes up most of the new unemployed population over the last half year. Politico reporter Sam Sutton joined CBS News to talk about the trend.

• Jul 13, 2023
• 04:16

Tips for retirement

Generation X, or Americans born between the mid-60s and mid-80s, won't start hitting retirement age for another 12 years, but a new report says many believe they're not on track. Thirty-seven percent say they'd like to fully retire, but don't think they'll be able to afford it and 43 percent say they're behind in their savings. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why Generation X feels this way and tips for getting your financial future back on track.

• Jan 13, 2018
• 04:42

Generation X goes through a midlife crisis in the new movie “While We’re Young,” which opens Friday

Generation X goes through a midlife crisis in the new movie “While We’re Young,” which opens Friday. Suzanne Marques has more from stars Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller.

• Mar 26, 2015
• 01:20

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that fewer than two-thirds of Americans own their own home

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that fewer than two-thirds of Americans own their own home, which is a key element of the American dream. As Jim Axelrod reports, age is a big part of the reason why.

• Nov 1, 2014
• 02:29

Barack Obama calls out "woke culture"

Former President Barack Obama spoke about political division at the annual summit for the Obama Foundation, the couple's nonprofit organization. He said supporters of "woke" culture need to understand, "The world is messy. There are ambiguities."

• Oct 30, 2019
• 00:44

Millennials are the biggest — but poorest — generation

Millennials have only a sliver of America's financial pie compared to what baby boomers had at the same age

• Nov 26, 2019

Millennials' declining health could sicken U.S. economy

Young adults in the U.S. are likely to face sharply higher medical costs than Gen-Xers did at the same age

• Nov 7, 2019

Ditch your smartphone for a year, win $100,000

Vitaminwater challenges smartphone addicts to abandon their devices for 365 unimaginable days. The reward? A cool $100K VitaminWater contest: Ditch your smartphone for a year, win $100,000 in cell phone challenge

• Dec 14, 2018

Millennials are much poorer than their parents

Forget the "avocado toast" stereotype -- young adults spend their money no differently than past generations did

• Nov 30, 2018

Facebook's biggest problem isn't privacy -- it's young people

The world's dominant social media company is in danger of becoming an afterthought among younger internet users

• Aug 29, 2018

Questioning stereotypes about younger, older millennials

Their money, their attention and their votes are all in big demand -- but identifying millennials is complicated by a divide within the generation

• Nov 13, 2017

Young adults living with parents hits 75-year high

Some four in 10 millennials are living with their parents, thanks to triple whammy of student debt, low wages and high rents

• Dec 21, 2016

Millennials reach a U.S. population milestone

Move over baby boomers, you've been dethroned

• Apr 25, 2016

Fewer millennials in the pews

Survey finds a decline in Americans affiliated with religion; and fewer millennials going to church

• Nov 3, 2015

Meet Generation Z

In an age where so much time and money is spent marketing to Millennials, the focus may soon shift to Generation Z - huge, pragmatic and uber tech savvy

• Sep 22, 2015
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New TV alternatives aim to appeal to cord-cutters

Traditional cable and satellite companies hope innovation will attract millennial viewers

• Sep 2, 2015

​Which generation is the worst with money?

These adults, buffered by economic downturns, also have the poorest financial habits of any group

• Jun 15, 2015

Changing attitudes on premarital sex, homosexuality

Survey finds millennials are more accepting of premarital sex, but have less of it

• May 5, 2015