Will Our Generation Ever Get to Retire?

A reported essay about millennial financial planning for Splinter.

In other words, the conditions for easy, middle-class retirement have all but vanished, and the need for personal savings is greater than ever, even if financial institutions have failed to sell us on it. It’s painful to consider entering a financial relationship with the entities that got us into this mess. When I’m not anticipating oblivion, I’m crossing my fingers for revolution. But also, I’m tired. When do I get to stop checking my email?