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"I cannot afford to do something for free," said the 25-year-old whose refusal wasn't taken well by a family friend.

While most of Generation X isn't in retirement yet, its members are on their way and will comprise the next biggest waves to do so after baby boomers. Gen Xers are known for being a scrappy, ...