The Big Take
As Gen X Nears Retirement, Many Fear They Can’t Afford It — Now or Ever
The forgotten generation is preparing to leave the workforce, but the economic squeeze some are experiencing illuminates key financial issues in the US.
Illustrations: Nick Little
Nicole Roach knows the stereotype of people her age in Generation X: forgotten, sandwiched between the larger and more culturally dominant baby boomers and millennials.
But lately, as she and other members of the cohort approach retirement age, she’s feeling that squeeze more than ever.