1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay debt
A generation defined by high levels of debt often thinks paying off credit cards and student loans trumps saving for retirement
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Some millennials tap 401(k)s to pay down debt
For a generation defined by unprecedented levels of debt, paying down credit card and student loan bills trumps saving for retirement.
In wealthy countries, a shrinking middle class
Half of all middle-income households in wealthier nations now struggle to make ends meet, with millennials especially struggling to maintain their foothold.
Greeting cards are endangered -- just ask Walmart and CVS
Big retailers plan to shrink the card aisle as people increasingly use social media to convey their feelings
Is Uniqlo the new Gap for millennials?
Japanese fashion company Uniqlo has become a staple in urban millennial wardrobes. As young Americans face a competitive job market and a mountain of student debt, Uniqlo has become the favorable alternative to expensive brand clothing. Gillian B. White from The Atlantic joined CBSN to discuss her latest piece "Why urban millennials love Uniqlo."
America's fastest-growing group of renters: Senior citizens
More Americans over 60 years old are opting to rent, putting them in competition with millennials for rental housing
The best city to own a home for millennials
Finding both urban amenities and affordability, this generation bought more than half the city's homes in 2018
Best U.S. city for millennial homeowners
Millennials counted for more than half of the mortgages in the city of Buffalo, New York, in 2018.
Homebuying in 2019: Prices dipping, but other problems linger
While it may not be as strong of a seller's market, higher mortgage rates and lack of inventory could stymie buyers
#ThankGodIt'sMonday? Millennial workaholics
New York Times reporter Erin Griffith joins CBSN to discuss why so many millennials are letting "performative workaholism" define their lifestyle.
How marriage became a status symbol for millennials
The marriage rate for millennials is on the wane, but those who are getting hitched tend to be wealthier
Are millennials "the burnout generation"?
BuzzFeed News senior culture writer Anne Helen Petersen says millennials are burning out. She spoke with CBSN about how millennials are facing different kinds of challenges than previous generations.
American parents spend billions on their adult children
A recent study found that 79 percent of parents continue to serve as the "family bank" for their grown-up kids
Millennials take classes in "adulting"
Young adults are increasingly heading back to class to learn basic life skills. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports.
"Adulting" classes teach millennials basic skills
Millennials are already adults, but it's better late than never
Millennials outearn earlier generations at the same age
Young adults are doing better financially than any others over the past 50 years -- thank women
Millennials are much poorer than their parents
Forget the "avocado toast" stereotype -- young adults spend their money no differently than past generations did
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she can't afford Washington apartment yet
"I have three months without a salary before I'm a member of Congress. So, how do I get an apartment?" said the newly elected congresswoman
Millennial voting up in key states
Young voters have been unreliable in the past, but in some states like Nevada, early voting shows an increase in millennial participation. Top issues for them include college costs, health care and gun control. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
"I waited in line about 45 minutes": Early voting explodes in key states compared to 2014 midterms
Young voters have been unreliable in the past, but in some states like Nevada, early voting shows an increase in millennial participation
Millennials aren't saving for the future? Wrong
They're known as a live-in-the-moment generation, but new research says this criticism misses the mark
New FICO score: Millennials could be big winners
An expanded scoring model rolling out soon could help them and other groups get much-needed credit
What does age have to do with credit scores? Plenty
Once you understand how scores are derived, it makes sense that seniors have a 100-point edge over millennials
Kids cost parents most when they're adults
You think diapers and strollers are costly? Just wait until the little darlings turn 18
Holiday shopping: Americans will boost spending 5 percent
Consumers will spend an average $1,250 each this year, but many will still seek bargains and stress-free shopping
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