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Lessons From the Recession

In tough times, younger generations seek the wisdom of age.

by: Lauren Gamber, from: AARP Bulletin, March 9, 2009

There is little upside to this current economic crisis, but for parents of children born after 1961, there may at least be an opportunity for realistic talk. So-called Gen-Xers (born between 1961and 1981) and millennials (born after 1981) have little personal history with massive layoffs, credit crunches and market crashes, and are looking to older adults for advice. … Back to Article

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