American personal-finance company and free credit-management platform
Gen Z’s weekends have shifted from nightlife to home as financial strain, burnout, and loneliness rise. A Harris Poll shows over half feel lonely on typical weekends, with 49% lacking enough in-person friends and 65% turning to smartphones for social life. Wellness and affordable, low-key activities are replacing traditional nightlife, with renters and women hit hardest by costs.
A new Empower analysis shows Americans’ net worth rises with age, reaching into the trillions for Silent and Baby Boomer generations. Younger generations trail, though 401(k) saving and IRA contributions are increasing. The shift signals a historic intergenerational wealth transfer that funds consumption and retirement across decades.
The Republican National Committee is convening a Dallas midterm convention as Trump headlines, while NFL games are scheduled across NBC, Netflix and other networks, potentially splitting audience attention. Networks plan extensive coverage, underscoring a clash between politics and sports.