Lauren Gordon

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Andy Lindquist |Lauren Gordon

Gen X generally looks down on the two younger generations below them, like so many generations have done before them. Gen Xers find their slang insufferable, their fashion questionable, and often view them as frustrating coworkers. However, it is undeniable that, regardless of their grievances, Millennials and Gen Z are quickly impacting the entire American job market, as employers are increasingly favoring them.

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Sarah Sharkey |Lauren Gordon

There are 71.6 million Americans who receive benefits from programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Despite the fact that many people rely on social security for various reasons, one thing that is certain about the program is that its future is wholly uncertain. From DOGE reforms to risks of it running out, there are so many reasons why Americans are struggling to account for it in their future plans.

3 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Chris Lewis |Lauren Gordon |Melinda Sineriz

Eggs have become the latest fixation surrounding rising grocery prices to the point where consumers are using them almost as a marker to measure if things are as bad financially as they feel.   Since January 2025, we've watched the market bounce all over the place with tanking stocks to ballooned prices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, eggs, in particular, shot up 147%.

2 months ago | financebuzz.com | Hannah Diffey |Lauren Gordon

Like many people, I used to wonder where all my money went at the end of themonth. Even with a stable income, I often found myself feeling stretched thin. One day, after reviewing my bank statements, I realized I was wasting over $200a month on unnecessary expenses, which was money that could be going towardsavings, investments, or even just peace of mind. With inflation continuing to impact household budgets, finding ways to cut backhas never been more important.

2 months ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Lauren Gordon

Education requirements in the U.S. have changed as far as jobs are concerned. It's called educational inflation — the demand from certain employers that you need a degree, even if you don't need one to do the job. This can have serious implications for older Americans, particularly those over 60, for whom a degree may not have been needed when applying for work. Even now, according to the Census Bureau, less than 40% of people 25 and up have a bachelor's degree.