Covid, gig economy and personal finance for generation X - My blog on Personal Finance in CNBC

Dr. Samir Kapur, Communication & Brand Consultant

GenX ( population in its 40s and 50s) who have moved up the career path in a short span of time and the era that they have grown up in have adopted a good financial habit - of saving and investing aggressively - early in life has now taken them closer towards their retirement goals. (Something that millennials need to learn and adapt).

Many in late 40s ad early 50s are contemplating hanging their boots to pursue their long-cherished dreams. While retiring early with a sizable retirement nest is commendable, but that doesn’t necessarily preclude any shortfalls in the future.

During this Covid time, Think semi-retiring through the element of Gig Economy

Read details here:

https://www.cnbctv18.com/personal-finance/covid-gig-economy-and-personal-finance-for-generation-x-7686431.htm

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