Generation Earn : The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back

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.