Although they lived most of their lifetimes analog, Baby Boomers are now showing signs of struggling with digital overuse. A new poll of adults aged 59 to 77, conducted by Addiction Resource, shows that almost half of adults in this demographic now spend more than three hours a day on their smartphones.
With inflation straining household budgets, more than half of Americans have turned to side hustles to make ends meet, according to a MarketWatch Guides survey conducted in early 2024. This trend is even more common among younger generations, with 71 percent of Gen Z and 68 percent of Millennials engaging in side hustles. Even 32 percent of Baby Boomers have some type of side gig.