Anya Kamenetz Generation Debt

A Down Market Has Its Upsides for Young People

2008-02-13 00:01:00

Starting your financial life during an economic correction or downturn can actually be a good thing. Here’s why. ...Read full article

Getting an Ivy League Education -- on the Cheap

2008-01-30 00:07:06

Whatever private colleges' motivation is for slashing tuition, it's good news for those struggling to pay for school. ...Read full article

Happiness Is a Good Job

2008-01-16 00:13:00

To find lasting happiness on the job, young workers need to realize that a good job is what you make of it. ...Read full article

Some Financial New Year's Resolutions

2008-01-02 00:30:00

The new year is a good time to take stock of your financial life. Here’s how you can do it. ...Read full article

Get Smart About Credit Cards -- Now

2007-12-19 00:02:00

Young people can do much better than their elders when it comes to debt -- if we learn from what’s going on now. ...Read full article

Ten Tips on Traveling Cheaply

2007-12-05 00:59:47

Travel is a big priority for young people, but it can be pricey. Here’s how to see the world without breaking the bank. ...Read full article

Attack of the Helicopter Parents

2007-11-21 00:36:00

Are hovering parents an asset or a hindrance to young adults? A recent survey gives some enlightening results. ...Read full article

To Buy or Not to Buy, That Is the Question

2007-11-07 00:43:00

Is buying a house really the best investment for building wealth and security? Some financial experts are saying no. ...Read full article

Buy Now, Pay Forever

2007-10-24 00:00:10

The credit card industry preys on college students with no income to spare. Thankfully, some activists are crying foul. ...Read full article

Is Carrie Bradshaw a Crock?

2007-10-09 23:00:00

Forget stereotypes -- the women of Generation Debt can close the economic gender gap with a little help from our friends. ...Read full article

Staying Frugal in the Age of the iPhone

2007-09-26 00:00:44

Twenty-somethings are subject to intense demographically targeted marketing, but living thriftily is still an option. ...Read full article

Is College Worth the Cost? Part 2

2007-09-12 00:00:55

Grad school can pay off if you're prepared to choose a program carefully. If not, it could leave you drowning in debt. ...Read full article

Is College Worth the Cost? Part 1

2007-08-29 00:00:13

Going to college costs a bundle, but in terms of increasing your salary potential higher education is still a bargain. ...Read full article

Eight Last-Minute Student Loan Shopping Tips

2007-08-15 00:00:57

Classes start in a few weeks, but there's still time to find the funding you need for college. Here are a few pointers. ...Read full article

Letting Uncle Sam Foot the Bill

2007-08-01 00:00:56

A full college ride on the GI Bill may be a thing of the past, but vets and legislators are working to bring it back. ...Read full article

According to economics professor Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Generation Debt offers "a truly gripping account of how young Americans are being ground down by low wages, high taxes, huge student loans, sky-high housing prices, not to mention the impending retirement of their baby boomer parents." Generation Debt will inspire you to take charge of your financial future.

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