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College Professors Say Gen Z's Reading Skills Are Slipping As Students Turn To AI Summaries And Screens

College Professors Say Gen Z's Reading Skills Are Slipping As Students Turn To AI Summaries And Screens

'If You're Gen-Z and Can Hit Your Mandate, Deliver on Time, You Move up and You Make More Money,' Says Kevin O'Leary

'If You're Gen-Z and Can Hit Your Mandate, Deliver on Time, You Move up and You Make More Money,' Says Kevin O'Leary

Gen Z 'Most Concerned' While Baby Boomers Show 'Greater Self-Assurance' About AI At Work, Shows Survey

Gen Z 'Most Concerned' While Baby Boomers Show 'Greater Self-Assurance' About AI At Work, Shows Survey

'If You're Gen-Z and Can Hit Your Mandate, Deliver on Time, You Move up and You Make More Money,' Says Kevin O'Leary

'If You're Gen-Z and Can Hit Your Mandate, Deliver on Time, You Move up and You Make More Money,' Says Kevin O'Leary

Gen Z 'Most Concerned' While Baby Boomers Show 'Greater Self-Assurance' About AI At Work, Shows Survey

Gen Z 'Most Concerned' While Baby Boomers Show 'Greater Self-Assurance' About AI At Work, Shows Survey

Colgate HR Chief Rejects Gen Z Criticism: Young Workers Bring 'New Ideas,' Are 'Pushing Us To Get Better'

Colgate HR Chief Rejects Gen Z Criticism: Young Workers Bring 'New Ideas,' Are 'Pushing Us To Get Better'

Black Friday Shopping To Decline 4%, First Drop In Four Years: Consumers Rein In 2025 Shopping

Black Friday Shopping To Decline 4%, First Drop In Four Years: Consumers Rein In 2025 Shopping

Colgate HR Chief Rejects Gen Z Criticism: Young Workers Bring 'New Ideas,' Are 'Pushing Us To Get Better'

Colgate HR Chief Rejects Gen Z Criticism: Young Workers Bring 'New Ideas,' Are 'Pushing Us To Get Better'

Black Friday Shopping To Decline 4%, First Drop In Four Years: Consumers Rein In 2025 Shopping

Black Friday Shopping To Decline 4%, First Drop In Four Years: Consumers Rein In 2025 Shopping

Wendy's Takes On 6-7 Meme: Can Gen Z, Gen Alpha Help Rescue Stock From 52-Week Lows?

Wendy's Takes On 6-7 Meme: Can Gen Z, Gen Alpha Help Rescue Stock From 52-Week Lows?

Home Depot Q3 Preview: Will Housing Weakness And Costly Mortgages Pressure The Retailer?

Home Depot Q3 Preview: Will Housing Weakness And Costly Mortgages Pressure The Retailer?

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Millennials Prefer Coinbase, Gen Z Likes UberEats, Gen X Is Playing Call Of Duty And Baby Boomers Use DoorDash

Millennials Prefer Coinbase, Gen Z Likes UberEats, Gen X Is Playing Call Of Duty And Baby Boomers Use DoorDash

An annual list shows the fastest growing brands in the U.S., including a breakdown by age group: millennials, baby boomers, Gen Z and Gen X.

PayPal CEO Says Gen Z Is Ditching Credit Cards — And He's Cashing In

PayPal CEO Says Gen Z Is Ditching Credit Cards — And He's Cashing In

PayPal noticed a generational shift towards "buy now pay later," and is positioned to take advantage and win in this market.

Mortgages For Gen Z Uber Drivers? This CEO Says Yes

Mortgages For Gen Z Uber Drivers? This CEO Says Yes

Approving mortgages for young homebuyers and gig workers is a challenge that traditional lenders often struggle to address.

Jerome Powell and Economists Agree: Gen Z Faces a Hiring Crisis And That's Not About AI

Jerome Powell and Economists Agree: Gen Z Faces a Hiring Crisis And That's Not About AI

In 2025, the rising unemployment rate among Americans under 25, specifically recent graduates, has become a significant economic concern.

Gen Z Banking On Deals And Dupes For 2025 Holiday Season As The Young Plan Steep Spending Cuts

Gen Z Banking On Deals And Dupes For 2025 Holiday Season As The Young Plan Steep Spending Cuts

Holiday shoppers plan to spend $1,552 on gifts, travel, and entertainment, 5% less than last year, with Gen Z cutting spending by 23%. PwC survey shows price-conscious mindset and impact of tariffs on consumer behavior.

Gen Z Happiness Levels Lower Than People Battling Mid-Life Crisis, Shows Study: Bad Mental Days Explode For The Young

Gen Z Happiness Levels Lower Than People Battling Mid-Life Crisis, Shows Study: Bad Mental Days Explode For The Young

Study finds young adults report lower well-being, reversing midlife unhappiness hump. Causes and cures debated as mental health strains rise.

Kevin O'Leary Says Gen Zs Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum Alongside Stocks, A Chance He Never Had Early in His Investment Journey

Kevin O'Leary Says Gen Zs Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum Alongside Stocks, A Chance He Never Had Early in His Investment Journey

Influential investor Kevin O’Leary shared his observations on Gen Zs investment habits on Thursday, highlighting their interest in cryptocurrencies alongside traditional stocks.

Gen Z's Confidence Crisis Is A Red Vs. Blue Problem, Shows Study

Gen Z's Confidence Crisis Is A Red Vs. Blue Problem, Shows Study

Gen Z's life satisfaction at lowest in 3 years: 45% rate lives positively now, down from 49% in 2024. Decline driven by 18-28yr olds, especially women.

Gen Z Loves Job-Hopping, But This Boss Who Stayed In The Same Company For 35 Says There's An Upside To Staying Put

Gen Z Loves Job-Hopping, But This Boss Who Stayed In The Same Company For 35 Says There's An Upside To Staying Put

CEO Janet Godwin says best advice was to focus on current job, not next promotion. Gen Z prioritizes flexibility, while job hopping can lead to higher earnings but also impact retirement savings.

Gen Z Leans On ChatGPT—But Nearly 1 In 3 Admit Breaking Company Rules, May Say They'd Flunk Without AI

Gen Z Leans On ChatGPT—But Nearly 1 In 3 Admit Breaking Company Rules, May Say They'd Flunk Without AI

Gen Z men use AI to finish tasks faster and with less effort, but 40% admit passing off AI-generated work as their own. AI reliance also takes a personal toll. Employers worry about carbon-copy resumes and cover letters, while experts advise Gen Z to learn AI but be cautious of outsourcing decision making to algorithms.

Amex Just Teased Its Biggest Platinum Card Update Ever—Here's What Millennials And Gen Z Can Expect

Amex Just Teased Its Biggest Platinum Card Update Ever—Here's What Millennials And Gen Z Can Expect

In a bid to attract more high-spending Millennials and Gen Z-ers, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is set to roll out significant updates to its U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Cards later this year.

Gen Z Turns To Siblings And Side Hustles To Afford Homes Amid Soaring Prices

Gen Z Turns To Siblings And Side Hustles To Afford Homes Amid Soaring Prices

High prices and rates lead Gen Z to co-purchase homes with siblings. 22% did in 2025, up from 12% in 2024 and 4% in 2023. Family support and second jobs help with down payments.

Gen Z Feels Judged For Their Money Decisions And Half Faults Schools For Budget Blowups, Finds Poll

Gen Z Feels Judged For Their Money Decisions And Half Faults Schools For Budget Blowups, Finds Poll

Gen Z struggles with money as 2/3 face criticism for spending and 50% blame schools. Parents help but long-term prospects look good for wealthiest generation ever.

Sam Altman Says AI Can Replace Interns, But Gen Z Is Already Treating It Like A Work Buddy

Sam Altman Says AI Can Replace Interns, But Gen Z Is Already Treating It Like A Work Buddy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed AI can now perform entry-level employee tasks while Gen Z workers increasingly view artificial intelligence as a workplace companion rather than competition, as tech leaders predict the first billion-dollar single-person company could emerge next year.

AI Is Gutting Entry-Level Jobs And Gen Z Is Paying The Price, Warns LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman

AI Is Gutting Entry-Level Jobs And Gen Z Is Paying The Price, Warns LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman

LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman warns about AI's impact on entry-level jobs. Gen Z at risk as AI takes over roles meant for training. Companies must adapt.

Gen Z Swaps Wall Street For 'FinTok' — 70% Now Take Money Advice From Social Media, Surveys Show

Gen Z Swaps Wall Street For 'FinTok' — 70% Now Take Money Advice From Social Media, Surveys Show

Gen Z relies on TikTok and other feeds for money tips, with 70% saying it impacts their savings/investments, but caution is advised due to scams and negative effects on finances.

Gen X Are Hustling Like Gen Z — But For A Very Different Reason

Gen X Are Hustling Like Gen Z — But For A Very Different Reason

Retirees are joining the gig economy due to financial concerns. Longer lifespans and rising costs are forcing a shift in traditional retirement.

Trump's Tariff Policies Fuel Recession Fears As Millennials Coach Gen Z On Financial Survival

Trump's Tariff Policies Fuel Recession Fears As Millennials Coach Gen Z On Financial Survival

Millennials who weathered the 2008 financial crisis are now offering advice to Gen Z facing their first potential recession as adults amid growing economic uncertainty.

Gen Z And Crypto: How Younger Generations Are Weighing Risk In Investing

Gen Z And Crypto: How Younger Generations Are Weighing Risk In Investing

Steve Jobs Detested Decision Fatigue, Now Gen Z Is Copying His Style Playbook To Stay Sane, Stay Employed And Stay Out Of Trouble

Steve Jobs Detested Decision Fatigue, Now Gen Z Is Copying His Style Playbook To Stay Sane, Stay Employed And Stay Out Of Trouble

Amid layoffs and economic anxiety, Gen Z workers are adopting Steve Jobs-inspired work uniforms to reduce decision fatigue, blend in at the office, and feel more in control of their careers.

Mark Cuban Reveals What He'd Do As A Gen Zer to Get Ahead—Even While Sleeping: 'If I Was 16, 18, 20, 21 Starting Today, I Would Spend Every Waking Minute Learning It'

Mark Cuban Reveals What He'd Do As A Gen Zer to Get Ahead—Even While Sleeping: 'If I Was 16, 18, 20, 21 Starting Today, I Would Spend Every Waking Minute Learning It'

Business magnate Mark Cuban has imparted some crucial advice to the Gen Z workforce. He underscored the significance of gaining knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump Jr. Partners With GrabAGun: What Investors Should Know About E-Commerce Company Set To Trade As 'PEW'

Trump Jr. Partners With GrabAGun: What Investors Should Know About E-Commerce Company Set To Trade As 'PEW'

Donald Trump Jr. is an advisor and investor in GrabAGun, a gun ecommerce company going public via SPAC merger.

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Gen-Z Has 'Decoupled' Financial Freedom From Traditional 9-5 Jobs, Betting Instead On Bitcoin

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Gen-Z Has 'Decoupled' Financial Freedom From Traditional 9-5 Jobs, Betting Instead On Bitcoin

In a recent episode of the All-In podcast, hosts Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis discussed a noteworthy transformation in how Gen Z is approaching financial independence. The conversation, which aired on Friday, highlighted that many young individuals are no longer viewing their primary jobs as the sole avenue to achieve financial freedom.