#millennials

#millennials

Millennials aren't picking up side hustles for the love of the game. Rising costs and stagnant wages have made extra income necessary. Many of these gigs look modest at first, but the numbers tell a different story. A lot of people are told to make content for everyone, which usually leads nowhere. Creators who earn consistently tend to do the opposite by narrowing their focus until viewers know precisely what problem they'll solve.

You can't get to the land of cool without first climbing cringe mountain.- Erica Mallett, New York Times. As dangerous as Everest and as technically demanding as K2, no discussion of the world's most challenging peaks is complete without a mention of Cringe Mountain. But for those willing to undertake the rigorous climb, the rewards waiting at the summit are extraordinary.

Their unique experiences and values have impacted several aspects of culture, from consumer behavior and communication styles to lifestyle choices and relationship trends. As a result, certain fads and practices that were once popular have fallen out of favor with this influential generation. While some may bash millennials for their perceived aversion to traditional norms, it's important to recognize that their choices often reflect an underlying longing for authenticity, sustainability, and social consciousness.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte reportedly mentioned the idea to President Donald Trump last weekend leading Trump to post about the idea on Truth Social. However, sources told CBS News this week that a 50-year mortgage plan hadn't been vetted by senior Trump administration officials and wasn't ready for release. Leaders across mortgage and real estate were almost uniformly against the idea.

Once considered a cornerstone of wealth-building, homeownership is now viewed as a barrier to retirement readiness. About 35% of respondents cited rising housing costs including rent, mortgage payments, property taxes and other expenses as the biggest obstacle to preparing for retirement. That figure surpassed concerns over market volatility and economic uncertainty (29%), insufficient retirement income (28%), and financial support for children or aging parents (27%).

Confidence among Millennials (28-43) fell dramatically this month, as their expectations for both the economy and their own finances fell by double digits. The same generation also cut spending expectations for the months ahead, though this was largely offset by improvements for Gen Z, who remain the most optimistic. Worries about the Budget, combined with the increase in the cost of living, have eroded confidence, with little sign that inflation will come down soon.

Those three small letters have become the topic of a generational debate that has been dividing the internet in recent months. The conversation started earlier this year across X, Threads, and Reddit when one user suggested: "Millennials use "lol" like STOP at the end of a telegram lol." In the comments millennials quickly defended their favorite acronym. "What of it?" one wrote. "Hold steady lads," another added. "In a culture that has taken everything from you, never let them strip you of your lols."

Many millennials reflect on their school days without the easy access to water that children have today, leading to questions about their hydration levels during childhood.

I moved from New York City to Rockford, Illinois, where we bought our first home. It offered a different pace of life and a lower cost of living.

"I grew up in middle-class suburbia in the Midwest. Everything that is mentioned in the stereotypical free-range childhood is literally all the things my siblings and I experienced growing up. Outside all day, playing with all the other kids in the neighborhood, looking for our friends' bikes on the lawn to find out which house everyone was at."

Nearly 60% of millennials and Gen Zers say social spending has impacted their financial goals, reflecting the struggle between maintaining a social life and saving for the future.

The job description of a wedding content creator? Someone to take candid iPhone photos-and videos-of her, her fiancée, and their 80 guests that they could post on social media.

As a millennial, financial insecurity has been a theme in my life for a while. But recently, it's grown louder, and I literally can't stop asking: WHERE IS THE GODDAMN MONEY?

Married and childfree millennials have a higher net worth compared to their parental, single, and divorced peers, establishing a new version of the American dream.

Many Realtors hesitate to share their true selves on social media for fear of oversharing. Authenticity, however, can significantly enhance social media marketing efforts.

The classic American dream may be dead, but at least we have the Internet of Things and the never-ending font of smart home products it's given rise to.

Girls stands as a foundational text for millennials, a biting satire that represents the self-important creative class of the 2010s with its own frank sexuality.

According to Deloitte's Gen Z and Millennial Survey, nearly half of millennials and Gen Z workers said they would leave their jobs within two years if their company's values didn't align with their own.

Today, Gen Z and millennials are increasingly turning to co-buying homes with friends or family—not for countercultural reasons, but as a practical response to high housing prices.

"When Millennials and Gen Z say they trust influencers more than institutions, they are not rejecting truth. They are responding to betrayal."

Periods can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but perimenopause adds another layer of complexity with hormonal fluctuations and symptoms that can last for several years.

"Desperation capitalism has taken a psychological toll on millennials, pushing them towards high-risk financial activities in search of a way out from financial precarity."},{

In 2025, the non-alcoholic beverage market shows mixed signals with an overall sales decline, yet energy drinks, particularly among Millennials, show growth.