Tag: Gen X

Kristin Landers: Gen X getting screwed out of Social Security is par for the course

As a friend observed, Gen X will probably take the hit of losing our Social Security benefits to preserve money for our children. We grew up watching Charlie Brown get the football ripped out from under him every Thanksgiving, so it feels normal to be told we’ll never receive our benefits. Being raised on hose water and neglect toughens you up.

Kristin Landers: Why Gen X is the backbone of America

Generation X – born between 1965 and 1980 – has become the pillar generation.

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Gen X never swallowed the lies about Social Security

Gen X is watching the generation that preceded it – the Baby Boomers – complain and demand their Social Security. Gen X could not care less.