7 Habits Boomers Picked Up From Their Depression-Era Parents
Three writers trace boomers' thrift to Depression-era parents, from saving everything to keeping cash close and preparing for the worst.
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11 Old-School Boomer Habits That Still Hold Up Today
From phone calls and handwritten notes to coupons and repairs, 11 boomer habits Gen Z teases still hold up, with experts weighing in.
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Baby Boomers Made Up 37% of the U.S. Population at Their 1964 Peak, but 20% in 2024
Pew Research data show Baby Boomers were 37% of the U.S. population at their 1964 peak and about 20% in 2024. Here is how the numbers changed and what comes next.
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The Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 80 in 2026, and About 67 Million Boomers Remain
The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026, and about 67 million Boomers remain, down from a 1999 peak of 79 million, according to Pew Research Center.
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The Typical First-Time Home Buyer Is Now 40, Up From the Late 20s in the 1980s, While Repeat Buyers Reach 62
The median first-time buyer is now 40, a record, compared with 29 in 1981, while repeat buyers are 62 and sellers 64.
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Licensed 16-Year-Olds Fell From 1.82 Million in 1973 to 1.19 Million in 2024, Even as Total Drivers Nearly Doubled
Highway data counts 1.82 million licensed 16-year-olds in 1973 and 1.19 million in 2024, even as the total number of drivers rose from 121.5 million to 239.8 million.
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58% of Teens Worked a Summer Job in 1978, but Only 35.5% Have So Far This Summer
At the 1978 peak, 58% of teens had a summer job. This summer's June and July average is 35.5%, a small rise from 33.8% in 2025.
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45% of Adults 25 to 34 Had Moved Out, Held a Job, Married and Had Kids in 1975, but Fewer Than 25% Did by 2024
The Census Bureau finds that 45% of adults ages 25 to 34 had moved out, held a job, married and had children in 1975. By 2024 the share was under 25%.
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