In 2010, Pew Research Center published a study that showed how engaged boomers, millennials and Gen X were with social media, mobile, texting and other digital behaviors at that time. While this and more recent research steadily tells us that millennials and Gen X are the most engaged generations, it’s important to note that, as…
Category: By the Numbers
Gen X and Millennials Both Save for the Same Reasons
Generation X and millennials may have more in common than you think — especially when it comes to their reasons for saving. According to an infographic published by TurboTax last year, both include travel and retirement as their top two reasons for saving. As you can see, Gen X ranks retirement in the top spot…
Phablet, Tablet or E-reader?
According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of Americans now have a tablet or an e-reader. And IDC reports that, by 2015, phablet shipments will outnumber portable PCs and tablets. Chances are you either own or want to own one of these must-have devices. But choosing between them can be overwhelming because there…
Are You Saving Like a Millennial?
The bulk of our population today includes two oceans of people — millennials and boomers — separated by a narrow reef of people called Generation X. This infographic from realestateconsulting.com shows some interesting distinctions between all three generations in terms of consumer spending, life stage, family and home ownership. It also reflects some interesting details…
Tablets: Productivity for School and Work
The convenience that tablets and laptops bring to life for us is unmistakable. According to a new infographic from statista, the gap between tablets and laptops may be closing. This year, only one percentage point separates the parents reporting plans to purchase a tablet with those planning on a laptop purchase for back-to-school. You will…
When Does Loyalty Makes Life Easy?
Holiday shopping is definitely something that can consume a lot of time — especially if you have a lot of folks to shop for and you prefer going into stores versus shopping online… That said, there are so many deals from retailers that start even before Black Friday that many of us are keeping our eyes peeled…
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