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    10 Boomer Side Hustles That Built the Middle Class

    Before apps and side gigs went digital, boomers were hustling the old-school way. Here's a look at 10 timeless boomer side hustles.

    Before the internet made it easy to launch a side hustle from your couch, boomers got off the couch and serviced their neighborhood to earn a few extra bucks. Whether it was selling cosmetics door-to-door or waking up before dawn…

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    12 Things Boomers Saved That Gained Value

    From forgotten toys to the "good dishes" that never saw the light of day, here are 12 boomer heirlooms that can resell for a pretty penny.

    Remember when your boomer parents refused to throw anything away, insisting it would “be worth something someday”? Well, that hoarding mentality may have finally paid off. Some of the items they’ve held onto — whether out of nostalgia, frugality, or…

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    9 Everyday Things Boomers Had That Are Now Financial Fantasies

    From cheap real estate to affordable airline tickets, here are nine things Boomers had that Millennials will likely never be able to afford.

    Boomers grew up in a time when certain luxuries were just a normal part of life. We’re talking about everyday things that now seem completely out of reach for Millennials and Gen Z. From cheap real estate to airline tickets…

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    Boomers Are Now Buying More Homes Than Millennials, According To Bank Of America Report

    According to a Bank of America report, Boomers are now buying more homes than Millennials. Discover the reasons behind this shift in the housing market.

    Grab your avocado toast, Millennials – the Boomers are back to making moves. In a surprising turn of events, a new report reveals that retirement-ready Boomers are playing Monopoly in real life, buying more houses for their golden years. Their…

  • Gen X Wealth Doubled During Pandemic

    Gen X Wealth Doubled During The Pandemic – Here’s How

    Gen X is finally getting better with money. Gen X wealth more than doubled during the pandemic, according to data from the Federal Reserve.

    According to new data from the Federal Reserve, Gen X is finally getting better with money – both in earning and saving. Generation Xers will be the first to admit their early mistakes with money, but the recent pandemic has…

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    Here’s How Much Money Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers Need To Be Considered ‘Wealthy’

    The perceived definition of "wealthy" varies wildly by generation. And, surprisingly, the threshold for wealth is actually dropping in America.

    Wealth in America is a controversial and oft-debated topic. Its perceived definition also varies wildly by state, according to our list of how much money you need to make in every state to be considered wealthy. By generation, it varies…