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NanoStock/Getty Images Nearly half of Gen Z adults say they don’t expect to receive a dime from their Social Security benefits in 2023, according to a survey by the National Association of Retirement Plans. If Gen Z isn’t counting on Social Security benefits, how much should they save for retirement? Additionally, 64% of Gen Z respondents were more likely than Baby Boomers and older generations to say they have or plan to have retirement accounts or savings as a source of retirement income beyond Social Security benefits. About 74% of Gen Zers are concerned that Social Security will run out…

If you’ve ever heard the saying “beauty is a pain,” here’s another, perhaps more accurate way to put it: beauty is expensive. Quarterly hair salon visits, biweekly nail salon visits, monthly waxing, and everything else you might be missing can all add up to more expenses than you’d expect. Plus, finding the time to go to those salons, and self-care overall, often feels like a luxury. Luckily, with the rise of at-home beauty treatments, it’s now easier than ever to treat yourself without the need for costly and time-consuming salon visits. These days, effective, easy-to-use beauty treatments allow you to…

In Germany, Cologne’s annual Pride Parade, or Christopher Street Day Parade, made history on Sunday, drawing more than 1.2 million participants and setting a new standard for LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country. With around 60,000 participants and 90 vibrant floats, the city of Cologne came alive with color, music and powerful messages of unity and LGBTQ+ rights.Under the theme “For Human Rights. Many. Together. Strong,” this year’s parade celebrated diversity and highlighted the ongoing fight for equality. The event was named after the New York City street that is home to the Stonewall Inn, a hub of the modern LGBTQ+…

In a development that may be surprising to some, Senator J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate who voted against LGBTQ rights legislation, has been living on a quiet street in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, which has a significant LGBTQ population, for just over a year. Public property records show that Mr. Vance and his family live on a side street two blocks from Delray’s main commercial strip, Mount Vernon Avenue, where a gay pop-up bar called Pride on the Avenue opened in June. According to The Washington Post, Vance’s home in Delray, purchased for $1.6 million, is…

According to social media, this year is “Brat Summer,” but what exactly is a Brat, and why is Vice President Kamala Harris involved? The trend is inspired by British pop star Charli XCX’s album “Brat,” which was released on June 7, and features the word “Brat” in blurry black letters against a neon lime green cover. Charlie XCX showed his support for Harris on Sunday, tweeting “Kamala is a brat” shortly after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race. Harris leveraged the social media frenzy surrounding the album, and the flood of memes that came…

Shoppers already love Roman’s classic denim jackets, so we’re sure they’ll love this one too. This £30 stretch jacket comes in 17 different colours and patterns, and shoppers claim it’s lighter and more comfortable to wear than your usual denim. You might think your classic denim is irreplaceable, but this Bengaline fabric jacket is softer and more comfortable, while still retaining all the key features, including a stylish collar, patch pockets and button front. The stretch pocket detail jacket can be paired with a variety of styles, including summer dresses, denim shorts, jeans and skirts. It has been praised by…

Kathy Hilton happened to walk into the Sutton Stracke fashion show in Los Angeles on Monday night. As if unaware that the show was about to begin, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” friend was standing on the runway chatting with Erika Jayne’s mother, Renee Chahoy, when the models emerged and began walking down the catwalk. According to an Instagram Story shared by Jadon Medina, Hilton appeared surprised when the model tapped her on the shoulder and told her to get out of the way. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills friend was on the runway as the show began.…

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Sutton Stracke was photographed in Los Angeles on Monday night. While filming the 14th season of the hit Bravo show, Stracke, owner of Sutton Boutique in West Hollywood, made headlines when he launched his “Green Label Brand Capsule.” Garcelle Beauvais and Bozoma St. John Michael Buckner/WWD As expected, TV co-stars appeared at the fashion show: All the regulars, including actress Garcelle Beauvais, designer Dorit Kemsley, singer Erika Jayne, actress Kyle Richards, and her sister and Friend of the Housewives, Kathy Hilton, were there. Joining the troupe were former Netflix chief marketing officer Bozoma…

Downward angle icon Downward angle icon. Gen Z hates receiving conflicting messages at work (stock photo). FG Trade/Getty Images Workplace mental health expert Jeanie Y. Chang said “double binds” are very stressful for Gen Z. A double bind occurs when a manager claims to value one thing but actually undermines it. One example is claiming to value work-life balance but not encouraging employees to take time off. Gen Z is known for being very demanding in the workplace: They are looking for diverse employers that offer work-life balance, remote working, and robust mental health policies.Some people choose to postpone finding…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented a record seventh consecutive Union Budget, highlighting the Modi government’s 3.0 economic development plans for this fiscal year.The budget has identified priority areas such as productivity and resilience in agriculture, jobs and skills, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security and infrastructure.Track federal budget updates hereThe government’s ‘Budget Overview’ document lists out several ‘major item’ expenditures for various sectors, including agriculture, commerce, defence and education.Here we take a look at the allocation for urban development in this year’s budget and how it compares with the allocations…