Gen Z

Janet Godwin, the CEO of test company ACT, says the best career advice she ever got was to stop scheming about your next promotion and make today's job unmissable. What Happened: "If you're so busy thinking about what you're going to do next, I guarantee you you're not putting enough energy and...

Four in 10 Generation Z men admit they have passed off artificial intelligence-generated work as their own, according to a new Resume Genius survey that maps both the productivity gains and ethical risks the youngest employees bring to the office. What Happened: The poll of 1,000 full-time Gen Z...

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. What Happened: The company’s CEO, Steve Squeri, is...

Steep home prices and high mortgage rates are leading Gen Z to find innovative ways to become homeowners. One popular strategy seems to be co-purchasing homes with siblings. What Happened: According to Bank of America's 2025 Homebuyer Insights Report, 22% of Gen Z homeowners reported purchasing...

Two-thirds of Gen Z say critics, including their parents, call them reckless spenders and half insist schools, not impulse, set them up for failure. What Happened: A new Young Enterprise/HSBC survey finds that family members supply most of the side-eye (39%) while social media delivers another 17...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said 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. What Happened:...

LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, has issued an alarming warning about the impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level jobs. He outlined how AI is rapidly transforming entry-level work, leaving Gen Z job seekers at risk. What Happened: In an op-ed for the New York...

Gen Z is turning to TikTok and other feeds for money tips far more than older generations, a fresh pair of surveys shows, highlighting the social-media generation's growing sway over personal-finance trends. What Happened: Nearly 70 percent of respondents aged 18-27 said an online fad had already...

Side hustles aren't just for TikTok teens anymore. Four in 10 retired Americans now fear their nest egg won't carry them through a longer, costlier old age, and many are copying Gen Z's gig-economy playbook to plug the gap, according to a new study. What Happened: A new D.A. Davidson survey reveals...

Millennials, many of whom entered adulthood during the 2008 financial crisis, are now sharing hard-earned wisdom with Gen Z on TikTok as President Donald Trump‘s economic policies trigger fresh recession concerns. What Happened: Sasha Whitney, 37, noticed Gen Z users on TikTok expressing...

Cryptocurrency is still riding a wave of volatility, but that's never been a deal-breaker for young investors. Even as prices fluctuate and regulators weigh in, interest in crypto remains strong — especially among Gen Z. Coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana continue to make headlines, and...

In an era of layoffs, economic uncertainty, and office fashion scrutiny, Gen Z is turning to a familiar icon for guidance: Steve Jobs and his signature work uniform. What Happened: Gen Z and young millennial workers are adopting a minimalist fashion strategy inspired by Apple Inc. co-founder Jobs—...

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). What Happened: While addressing the audience at SXSW last week, Cuban shared insights from his past failures and how they molded...

Mobile-focused online firearms retailer GrabAGun announced Monday a SPAC merger to go public and named Donald Trump Jr. as an investor and advisor. The SPAC Merger: GrabAGun announced a SPAC merger valuing the company at $150 million with Colombier Acquisition Corp II (NYSE:CLBR). The deal will add...

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...