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SLIDESHOW: Generations & Their Different Attitudes Toward Money

Which generation is best at managing its cash flow?

Which generation is best at managing its cash flow?

Seventy-nine percent of older boomers say they have a handle on their cash flow and spend less than they make each month, but so do 73 percent of millennials, even though they generally have the lowest income among the generations. Here again, Gen Xers are having a tough time, with only 61 percent saying they spend less than they make.

SLIDESHOW: Generations & Their Different Attitudes Toward Money

Which generation is best at managing its cash flow?Which generation of parents is better prepared for college expenses?Which generation is worst at managing its credit card debt?Which generation is the least likely to have an emergency fund?Is anyone prepared for a nursing home stay?Which age group claims to be the most ready for retirement?
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