Breaking the Cycle of Bad Credit

Despite the national trend of increasing debt load, young adults can control their credit-card spending with some simple steps

Life Without a 401(k)

No retirement benefits at work? No problem. Here are some fairly painless ways young workers can build a nest egg

Jump-Start a Lifetime of Saving

For those just launching their working lives, target-date lifecycle funds are as easy as they sensible

The Debt-for-Diploma Crunch

The author of Strapped says today's young people emerge from college deep in hock, so it's harder for them to achieve the American dream

I Want My Plasma TV

College-age kids on a budget have no shortage of pricey stuff competing for their attention. But there are always ways to save money and still have a good time

How to Get Your Health-Care Coverage

Not getting insurance through your employer? Here are some tips on alternative methods to help you lower the expense

Follow My Money

A host of young bloggers have opened their finances for all to see -- and learn from

Where to Stash Your Cash

With short-term rates heading up, money-market accounts, savings accounts, and money-market funds offer safety and better returns than your mattress

Into the Great Wide Open

Building a life with sound financial footing can be a challenge in a confusing world. Here are some hints about the money part

Savvy Negotiations for Your Future

Not sure how to go toe-to-toe with car dealers, landlords, and real estate brokers? Here are some tips from the pros

Curing the Roommate Blues

Sick of dirty socks littered everywhere and pets running rampant? These five steps can make life a little smoother

Buying Your First Home? Bide Your Time

As the housing market cools, more young workers put the American dream on hold, betting relief from lofty prices is around the corner

Best Blogs for the Young and Broke

Should you be clipping coupons or should you just stop buying "crap?" Here are some blogs to help you get real about money

Leaving the Nest: A Parent's View

Watching with trepidation my daughter move into her first apartment, I recalled my father's disapproval of my first pad

Financial Independence: A Soundtrack

A sentiment set to music becomes infectious. Here are 10 tracks that may infuse young hearts with a little practical (read: monetary) ambition