Generation Earn

As a young professional today you are part of a generation with greater earning power and more advanced degrees than preceding onesalong with a fresh holistic outlook on financial success. Yes you might have taken out more debt than previous generations but that doesnt mean youre 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 questionsand many morein 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 youll have to make to create a successful life.