By Rory O’Sullivan We’ve frequently discussed how the recession pinched our generation’s wallets: pervasive unemployment and underemployment can make it hard for people to pay rent, afford health insurance, and cover monthly bills. As a result, many struggle to even make...
Hazard-Herald on December 5, 2012 by Mattea Kramer More than 5 million young people are looking for work. College is increasingly unaffordable, while youth jobs are few and far between. For years lawmakers have been cutting programs that help young...
Inside Higher Ed on December 5, 2012 by Libby Nelson WASHINGTON — A report released today calls for an overhaul of the federal financial aid system, including ending subsidized loans, enrolling students in income-based repayment, and directing the savings from the changes...
By Adrienne Sheares Going into the holiday season while you’re broke can be less than fun. You might think Black Friday and Cyber Monday are out of your league unless there’s a 100% off deal. Maybe you sound like a broken record because you’re constantly...
By Jennifer Mishory This fall has been a fun time to be a UCLA Bruin. Just the other week we beat our cross-town rivals USC. This epic game reminded me that the sweet glory of a monumental victory could help...
Education Week on December 3, 2012 by Alyson Klein College access and immigration issues may leap-frog high on Washington policymakers’ postelection to-do lists, thanks to the critical role that the Latino and youth vote played in helping President Barack Obama...
TIME Business & Money on November 29, 2012 by Martha C. White A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York delivers generally positive news about the economy with one glaring exception: student-loan debt. The amount of debt and delinquencies are climbing,...
Washington Post on November 16, 2012 by Amy Gardner On the same day he told congressional leaders that he would seek common ground to avert deep budget cuts scheduled to go into effect next year, President Obama met with a roster of...
Have you ever wondered how much of the budget is actually spent on young adults? Young Invincibles and National Priorities Project partnered to find out just how much the U.S. is investing in education and job skills training for young...
By Rae Roca Have you ever tried to have a serious conversation in a room filled with a lot of people and a lot of very different ideas … all talking at once? It’s nearly impossible to get any clear...