With debt and the cost of living risingastronomically, Generation Debtoffers the personal financial advice thatevery young adult must have to live amore secure life.
There is a growing financial epidemic -- young adults are taking on more student loan and consumer debt than ever before, but finding it harder to pay it off. With tuition and living expenses rising every year, and the average college student graduating with over $18,000 in debt, many are trapped and can't find a way out.
Now, this definitive book offers the financial advice necessary to help readers navigate their way toward a debt-free future. Informative, timely, and entertaining, Generation Debt teaches readers how to:
Get a grip, set goals, and make financial plans by identifying
needs vs. wants
Employ the "B" word (Budget) to lower bills
Master loans with payback options and consolidation strategies
Learn good debt vs. bad debt and be smarter with credit cards
Understand interest rates and fees, and shop for the best rates and services
Take advantage of employee savings plans, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds