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The last few years have seen a shift for Gen X, with the generation witnessing a significant increase in take-home pay as Boomers vacate their roles in the workforce. This welcome change offers a sense of empowerment and economic opportunity, suggesting that Gen X may finally be entering its prime earning years.
However, with Millennials becoming a future voting power, the landscape could shift again. Gen X might find itself once again facing pressures to support a welfare model that was built during the Baby Boomer boom years and requires rationalization to balance the budget.