Recent polling shows a big majority of Americans think it will be more difficult for this generation of millennials to achieve the American Dream of climbing the economic ladder. That’s probably way too much pessimism, but what is troubling is the early indicators of how young people are faring in the economy and what they …
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Millennials, the name for the generation of 18-35 year olds, represent 24% of the United States, or over 77 million adults. This group often gets a bad reputation for being entitled, self-obsessed, and unfocused. But, in most cases these labels are unfairly applied. A large portion of this generation is just graduating from college, starting …
Ask any recent college graduate their most stressful concern and guaranteed a large majority will tell you “student loans”. While getting an education student loans are barely even a thought; something far into the distance that will seemingly never become an issue. When you graduate loans suddenly become not only very real, but the constant …
Most college graduates find it difficult to find a firm footing right after they graduate, thanks to the huge amounts of student loans acquired over years of education. The loan can be a huge factor in preventing them from launching their dream start-up or taking a break from the hectic lifestyle they have had to …
Graduation means entering practical life. You are ready to step into a new world where you will meet new people and go to new places in search of a job. Unfortunately, or fortunately for many, it also means a huge shift in your lifestyle. If you ever felt college drained the life out you with …
Graduation is the time to welcome new changes to life. Sometimes, these challenges prove perplexing for even the best students. It can be rather nerve-racking to think about what life is going to throw your way. Nevertheless, getting a heads-up can help you overcome these challenges. So, what are the challenges you are likely to …
A clip from the Jimmy Fallon show with a funny review of the pros and cons of graduating college.
I know what you’re thinking – hey, I’m just starting my career, so why would I be planning for retirement??? That’s a good question – indeed college grads would feel the same way – that they are too young to start thinking about retirement. The what if the question was phrased a different way. What …
Lose weight and get organized. Those are the two most common New Year’s resolutions among Americans, according to University of Scranton professor Dr. John Norcross. Spend less money and save more came in third, which goes hand-in-hand with organization. Regardless, only 8 percent of New Year’s Resolutions come to fruition. New Year’s resolutions …
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Sixty-four percent of Americans don’t have the savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. This means even a small emergency can create a cycle of using credit cards, incurring debt and then charging more or borrowing from friends and family to get by. It’s tempting for new graduates—who …
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