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Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers this year as the nation’s largest living generation, according to newly released population projections by the U.S. Census Bureau. Millennials – anyone between …

A new study has found that Baby Boomers are happier in their jobs – but also more stressed out.

The study, from PayScale, a company that compiles data on compensation and workplace issues, found almost 78% of Baby Boomers report having high job satisfaction. That is slightly better than Generation X (72%) and Generation Y (66.4%).

However, the study also found that almost 68% of Baby Boomers reported high job stress. That was more than Generation X (65.5%) and Generation Y (about 60%).

A tough job market – and the low start-up costs for Internet-based businesses – is leading more seniors to form small businesses, according to the Associated Press.

One example is Crash Boom Bam, a company started by 64-year-old Jim Glay. The vintage drum company started in Glay’s spare bedroom in 2009. While it hasn’t made Glay a fortune, the company has kept him “afloat,” he told the Associated Press.

In a nutshell: It pays to be picky when choosing space for your business. The right decision can help sales, attract employees and simplify shipping. Small business owners have a …

In a nutshell: In a tight labor market, you can’t afford to ignore applicants who can offer wisdom and experience. A multigenerational workforce has a competitive advantage for companies, because …

Oh, those millennials. Those entitled young ‘uns who can’t raise their heads from their digital devices for more than five minutes, who hop from one job to the next with …

A new study by Fidelity Investments® indicates more Americans are successfully preparing for retirement, but over half are still not saving enough. In its most recent Retirement Savings Assessment, Fidelity …

There’s good news for college graduates looking for a job:  Companies are hiring. An annual survey of U.S. employers done by Michigan State University (MSU) estimates hiring will increase an …

As America’s job market continues to improve, human resources managers are seeing more familiar faces in their applicant pools. Former employees who wish to return to the fold are attempting …

With U.S. homeownership at a 20-year low, more middle-age Americans are snatching up rentals, driving up the cost of apartments and other rental housing. A new report by Harvard University …