Generation X

Having missed out on yesterday's pensions and today's 401(k) features, the latchkey generation is woefully unprepared for retirement. Here's how advisors can help.

From baby boomers to Generation Z, employees have different approaches when it comes to their long-term savings.

Even with unemployment at an all-time high, the economic slowdown offered these generations a unique financial opportunity.

To start, these clients are advised to start saving as early and contribute enough to their 401(k)s to qualify for their employer's matching contribution.

More than a quarter of women in a recent survey say they are confident they will comfortably retire, while almost a third of men voiced the same confidence.

While retirement readiness among Americans has improved in general, Gen Xers are struggling with housing, college and medical costs, a survey finds.

“Millennials are the largest generation in the workplace ... but all of the rest of us are here too,” says author Lindsey Pollak.

A benefits professional shares strategies for tackling workplace stress.

While this benefit does not have wide-spread adoption, across generations workers have various reasons to consult with an attorney.

To truly progress, employers must eliminate labels and embrace how technology can close the generational gap it created.

A look inside the University of Pittsburgh’s recent multi-year initiative to transform retirement communication and boost financial literacy.

A look inside the University of Pittsburgh’s recent multi-year initiative to transform retirement communication and boost financial literacy.

Workers, 35 and under, view stock plan benefits differently than older generations, and want greater participation in companies’ growth potential.

Understanding workers’ different values and priorities can help them better select benefit offerings.

Understanding workers’ different values and priorities can make advisers more consultative sellers.

As the number of employees tasked with supporting a relative rises, employer clients need to implement new strategies to help.

As the number of employees tasked with supporting a relative rises, companies need to implement new strategies to help.

Target date funds may be clients’ best bet for helping overlooked Gen X workers get ready for their post-work years.

Target date funds may be employers’ best bet for helping overlooked Gen X workers get ready for their post-work years.

The sandwich generation is feeling the impact of financial stress the most, and looking to employers for help.