GEN Z: The issue of Social Security
Chloe Berg
According to a new survey, roughly 1 in 4 younger Americans believe Social Security won’t be available when they retire. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2020 Planning & Progress Study, about 23% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials believe there’s little chance they’ll be able to rely on Social Security to fund their retirement. Those numbers are compared to the 7% of non-retired Baby Boomers who similarly believe it is not at all likely Social Security will be there when they retire.
Since many retirees are living longer, there are more funds being taken out than going in. Starting this year, experts predict that Social Security will need to start going into reserve funds that it’s accumulated over the years to cover benefit payments.
GEN Z: Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Chloe Berg
With 2020 coming to an end, the COVID-19 vaccine is out to specific groups of people such as health care workers and the elderly. The vaccine is also available for government officials.
A new survey has shown what America initially thinks about it as 56% say they do not plan to get the vaccine once it is available. Of those, 35% just don’t trust vaccines in general, 28% are not confident in the development and approval process and 24% are concerned about adverse effects.
Health experts have their plates full to try and combat these concerns. The survey also found that individuals who are more likely to be adversely affected by COVID-19 are significantly more willing to be vaccinated once they are able. Most of the people in the generations that would be affected greatly (Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation) plan to get the vaccine once available. Specifically, 52% of Baby Boomers and 58% of the Silent Generation plan to
GEN Z: War on redheads
Chloe Berg
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A few days ago, it was announced that Quintessa Swindell joined the new “Black Adam” movie cast. The character Quintessa is set to play is named Maxine Hunke, also known as Cyclone. Cyclone is a junior member of the Justice Society with the power to manipulate wind and sound. It was previously announced that Aldis Hodge had been cast as Hawkman, while Noah Centineo will play Atom Smasher. Both characters are members of DC’s Justice Society. Sarah Shahi has also been cast as Adrianna Tomaz.
The comic character of Cyclone was drawn up to be a white redhead initially. When Dwayne Johnson announced the casting of Quintessa, who just happens to be a person of color and non-binary, Twitter and social media cheered.