Dossier
latchkey kids
Coverage of latchkey kids in the Nexus archive.
- Gen X built their whole identity on never needing help. Retirement is the one door they can’t unlock alone
Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980, faces retirement challenges due to reliance on 401(k)s instead of pensions, with only 14% having traditional pensions. Many Gen Xers avoid seeking financial help, complicating their transition to retirement and threatening their self-identity tied to work.