As part of the series My So-Called Midlife, KJZZ senior field correspondent Kathy Ritchie hosted a live discussion with panelists who have some insights about what's next for Gen X.

Running for any kind of political office can mean being on the receiving end of a lot of criticism — from all sides. As we wrap up our special series on Generation X, KJZZ talked to Gov. Katie Hobbs — herself a Gen Xer — about how her upbringing shaped the way she handles public life.

The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year — hard to believe if you are one. They should be able to retire in a few years, but the financial reality bites for many of them.

Gen Xers grew up in a time when smoking marijuana was illegal. A lot has changed. First, medical marijuana was legalized. Then recreational cannabis was legalized, and dispensaries now dot the Valley.

The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year, and many of them are not ready to retire. A financial advisor shares how to play catch-up.

Take a trip down memory lane with one Gen Xer, Leigh Ann Dolan — a former theater kid — who talked about how life’s lessons inform her work today.

Gen Xers were coming of age when divorce rates were at an all-time high. Here's what one therapist thinks about how these experiences shaped this generation.

Gen X stereotypes have persisted since the 1990s, when the then-20-somethings were often portrayed as apathetic slackers. But our latest Gen X profile reveals they can’t all be painted with that broad brush.

Generation X workers are filling in the gaps left by retiring baby boomers. As they become the oldest generation in the workforce, Gen X is also having to learn how to collaborate with the latest newcomers.

If you grew up watching the '80s sitcom "Family Ties," you might wonder what kind of Republican the Gen X teenager Alex P. Keaton would be today. In this next story, we talk to two Republicans lobbyists about how the party of Reagan has changed.

Coming out isn’t always easy — even today. And it certainly wasn’t 30 years ago when many Gen Xers were teens, including the one in this next story.

On Wednesday, members of the Arizona vulnerable-adult study committee debated whether cameras should be allowed in group homes, such as assisted living.

A recent survey by the National Council on Aging found that 71% of seniors across the country say affordability is making it difficult to buy healthy food. Mobility issues and food assistance qualifications are other barriers.

Americans are more likely to visit their eye doctor than their primary care provider. And that’s one big reason why a company out of California is working with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Arizona to develop an eye test that can detect beta amyloid in the retina.

The holidays can be a stressful time for families. For caregivers of those living with dementia, the season can also feel lonely, even mournful. We talk to one expert about taking a dementia-friendly approach to holiday planning.

Peoria will be the latest city to join Valley Metro’s RideChoice program, which offers on-demand rideshare and other vehicle services to certain senior citizens and people with disabilities.