millennials

Personal Finance

Micro-Retirement vs. Money Fire: How Gen Z Workers Pull Off Unpaid Sabbaticals

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Taking an extended break mid-career is the new goal for many young workers, but experts warn it can be more expensive than it looks.

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Retirement Upside

When Mom and Dad Retire, and Kids Still Need Financial Help

Advisors must balance helping parents protect assets without making them feel they’re abandoning their children.

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Advisor Upside

Forget Allowances, Most Teens Want to Know How to Invest

It’s a prime opportunity for advisors who are looking to court the next generation of clients, according to a recent Schwab survey.

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Finance

Why American Express Doesn’t Fear an Agentic AI Shop-ocalypse

Is it possible Citrini underestimated the dopamine rush Millennials get when they use credit card points to book a “free” flight to Bali?

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Alternatives

From Crypto to Private Credit, Alts Attract Millennials Flush with Inherited Wealth

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Rather than sticking with stocks and bonds, millennials are seeking higher returns from alternatives like crypto and private credit.

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Advisor Upside

What’s Going On In Clients’ Heads? Don’t Ask AI

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Client risk aversion shifts constantly, and advisors must navigate those changes while technology becomes more prominent in investment management.

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Advisor Upside

Music Festivals, UFC Fights. How Advisors Are Appealing to Next-Gen Clients

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They’re going to have to adapt to not only younger clients’ approach to finances, but also their communication styles and social preferences.

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