As a young professional today, you are part of a generation with greater
earning power and more advanced degrees than preceding ones--along with
a fresh, holistic outlook on financial success. Yes, you might have
taken out more debt than previous generations, but that doesn't mean
you're a slacker living off credit cards and takeout as media pundits
would have people believe. Kimberly Palmer, the Alpha Consumer columnist
for US News & World Report, frequently receives questions from
twenty-, thirty-, and forty-something readers like you about making
smart, sustainable life choices, including:
What should I be doing with my savings? - Should I take on freelance
jobs? - Where should I invest my money? - Should I buy a house or keep
renting? - Does it make sense to share a mortgage with my significant
other? - Can I afford a baby? - How can I support the causes I believe
in? - Should I start a nonprofit?
In Generation Earn, Palmer answers these questions--and many more--in
three parts. Part one centers on the self, covering professional goals,
personal spending, debt management, and investing. Part two focuses on
creating a home, including renting, mortgages, marriage, and saving for
baby. Part three addresses the world at large, including green spending,
sustainable donating, and supporting nonprofits. Add it all up and you
have a plan for every major decision you'll have to make to create a
successful life.
