Generation X took a major hit during the Great Recession, losing nearly 50 percent of its median net worth between 2007 and 2009.

That's the bad news.

The worse news? This generation is carrying about $20,000 more in debt than the next closest generation and wasn't saving enough for retirement before the recession hit, leaving it at risk of not having enough savings to maintain its standard of living upon retirement.

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