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A growing share of Millennial and Gen Z singles are opting for no-cost outings like walks, museum visits or coffee at home instead of traditional paid dinners and drinks. This shift comes as nearly half of singles say the expense of a typical date no longer feels worthwhile given current financial pressures.
A new LinkedIn survey finds that while Gen Z entrepreneurship is rising, 73% of Gen Z respondents say fear of bothering others, sounding inauthentic, or being judged stops them from networking. This hesitation persists even though 83% of older generations say they're willing to help strangers who reach out, a rate matched by Gen Z's own willingness to help when asked.
Manischewitz, the 138-year-old Jewish food brand, is rolling out a dating show alongside new products like frozen challah, rugelach, and a food truck serving hot dogs and matzo ball soup. The push comes as the brand aims to modernize its image and reach younger consumers during the Jewish High Holidays, the ten-day period from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur.
A survey of 1,517 US adults by data removal service Incogni found that people who say they have 'nothing to hide' are more likely to spy on others' phone or laptop screens in public than those who admit to having something to hide. The survey also found generational differences, with Gen Z most likely to peek at others' screens, and revealed that many respondents who dismiss their own privacy concerns still snoop through partners' or family members' devices without permission.
A marketing executive who is also a parent argues that entry-level hires need more than basic familiarity with AI applications. She says the real differentiator for young workers is knowing how to evaluate, question and apply AI outputs responsibly rather than simply operating the software.
J. Crew rolled out a new take on its classic rollneck sweater, styled with Gen Z flair and modeled by 25-year-old influencer Emma Chamberlain. The campaign quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions online about crop tops, generational marketing, and whether J. Crew was chasing trends too hard. CMO Julia Collier discussed the strategy and the backlash exclusively with Fast Company.
A LendingTree survey of over 1,500 credit cardholders found that 41% typically pay only the minimum due on at least one card, a habit that jumps to 58% among Gen Z but falls to 19% among Baby Boomers. The average indebted U.S. cardholder carries a balance of $7,756, and 44% of respondents said they don't know the interest rate on their cards.
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults found that while 75% have no interest in a foldable iPhone, a notable 25% do — with younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials showing the most curiosity. However, those interested said they'd only pay around $781 on average, far below the expected $2,000+ starting price for Apple's rumored foldable device.
Young job seekers report widespread ghosting by recruiters, unprofessional interview conduct, and dismissive treatment during their job searches. These experiences are compounding an already difficult entry-level job market for Gen Z workers.
With homeownership feeling increasingly out of reach, many Gen Z adults are redirecting money toward retirement accounts instead of down payments. Pew Research found 89% of adults under 40 believe buying a home is harder for their generation than for their parents, while Fidelity data shows Gen Z retirement contributions rising 65% year-over-year, more than double millennials' growth rate. Young savers like 26-year-old Kana Cummings say they started investing early after pandemic-driven financial anxiety pushed them to build multiple savings buckets for the future.