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Why does the thumbs-up emoji feel so charged?

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Culture

I analyzed my Boomer dad's use of the thumbs-up emoji. I learned something about us both.

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Young couple on vacation.

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Life hacks

New trend has workers blowing their savings in favor of enjoying 'mini-retirements'

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Life hacks

Boomer professor admits why Gen Z faces a 'workplace burnout' that older generations never did

She can't deny the "disconnect" between older and younger generations.

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Culture

Gen Xers and Boomers say that these beloved foods they loved growing up are disappearing

Have Millennials ever eaten a Salisbury steak?

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Money

Steve Wozniak responds to Internet commenter's criticism with a profound answer about happiness

The Apple co-founder jumped into the comments section about selling his Apple stock so early.

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Work & Money

87-year-old CEO's secret to success is being 'on time.' Here's why that rubs Gen Z wrong.

“If you’re one minute late, it is the same as being an hour late.”

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Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

They work 6 days a week and still live at home.

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Culture

From Gen Z to Boomers, 4 generations have 4 very different viewpoints of 1 word: respect

"Can I get a Please and Thank You?"

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Culture

Blue Clues host’s new project hopes to reconnect adults with the popular show they loved as kids

“There’ll be less talking furniture.”

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Ideas

5 controversial concepts this millennial boss uses to create the perfect work environment

"She takes your birthday very seriously."

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Culture

Millennials debate the ‘best’ mediocre VHS movie and gawk at the entries

It wasn’t good, it wasn’t bad, but it was always next to the VCR.

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Culture

The big reason why '90s restaurants were loud and fun and now everything is beige

The evolution has been complicated—and fascinating.

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Work & Money

Biggest difference between millennials and boomers? One loves taking PTO. The other feels guilty.

Who's entitled now?

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Culture

Millennials respond to being called 'losers' for not having kids

It does happen, sadly.

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Culture

What's the 'most millennial' song? Semi-charmed strangers have all-star debate

Some popular answers include Jimmy Eat World’s 2001 emo-pop classic "The Middle," Chumbawamba’s temporarily inescapable 1997 chant-along "Tubthumping."

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Culture

Chicago man romantically matches up singles in 20 cities through his cornhole league

Silly Sports is endorsing in-person dating, leaving dating apps in the dust.

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Science

Seniors reveal the 5 things that make getting old better than being young

“You stop giving a flying f**k about so many things. It's very liberating.”

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
Money

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

They're working hard, starting families and trying to build wealth. But as a generation, they're way behind.

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