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What Exactly Is Millennial Pink, And Why Are People Still So Obsessed With It?

Whether Gen Z or even Generation Alpha will carry forth the Millennial Pink torch remains to be seen, but they’re wearing a lot of hot pink lately …

Ellen Gutoskey
She's happy she doesn't live in Mississippi.

The 10 Best—and 10 Worst—States for Millennials to Live

Millennials in North Dakota are saddled with much less student loan debt than their California counterparts.

Ellen Gutoskey
Heaven is a place on Earth.

The Last Blockbuster on Earth Is the Subject of a New Documentary

How did the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, survive the sinking of its mother ship? We’re about to find out.

Ellen Gutoskey


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'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds

The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.

Jake Rossen


A skyline view of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

America’s 25 Most Undervalued Cities

Looking to settle down in a place where you can really stretch every dollar? Consider one of America's undervalued cities.

Ellen Gutoskey


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The 10 Best Cities for Millennials in 2019 (Plus the 10 Worst)

Areas were evaluated using four factors—unemployment rate, migration flows, housing costs, and property crime—and the results aren't what you'd expect.

Alvin Ward


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Millennial Reading Habits Are Surprisingly Traditional

They may have grown up in a digital world, but Millennial reading habits are traditional: they prefer print books, are keeping bookstores alive, and love visiting libraries.

Emily Petsko
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