Young Investors Articles

It's exciting to live on your own for the first time, and a little preparation will ensure that the experience is a positive one.

Find out how to get started and what resources are available to help you become a successful entrepreneur.

No matter how brainless or backbreaking your part-time job may be, the benefits go way beyond your pocketbook.

Video games are selling better than ever before, but how can investors get in on the action?

If you aspire to one day hold the top spot at a big company, an Ivy League degree is an asset, but it's by no means essential.

Find out how these five groundbreaking thinkers laid our financial foundations.

This owner's manual will show you what to expect from your bank.

Take a look at the tenets, assumptions and challenges of monetarism's principal theory.

Find out what you can do to find a fabulous apartment to fit your budget.

Think a humanities degree will leave you penniless? Think again.

A degree alone won't land you a dream job. Business plan competitions are now being used to give some students an advantage.

Options get a bad rap. Find out why these financial instruments are ideal for young investors.

With the plethora of summer music festivals happening around the U.S., we check out which one offers the best deal.

If you got rejected from college, you're in good company, so did some of the most successful people in the world.

Hidden somewhere in the recently-passed health care bill were also many major changes to the student loan program.

Without some basic knowledge, you won't get the job. Find out what you need to know and how to prepare.

Education bills may not be as stressful as you think - these student tax breaks can help!

In many ways, these apps are more useful than the products they're modeled after.

At least one of these 10 internships should appeal to any student.

Income-based repayment program miscalculating borrower incomes.

Why buy for health insurance when your parents' policy can cover you? Read on to avoid paying twice.

New ways to benefit from this industry have emerged over the last few years. The best part is, they're very profitable.

The Peace Corps and AmeriCorps offer low pay, but they offer higher benefits down the road.

If your smartphone addiction is standing between you and your career goals, check out some of these popular career prep apps.

The CARD Act of 2009 includes new restrictions for students who want a credit card.

If you forget to include these important details on your resume, you can forget about getting the job.

Your retirement may be decades away, but this is no time to procrastinate.

These software programs and applications can help you prepare and get through tax season. Find out what they have to offer.

GDP is used to gauge the strength of the economy, but what is it actually measuring?

Interested in getting your child involved in youth sports? See how much you might expect to pay to play.

I had a plan to pay off my career-changing graduate school debt. Now all I can do is defer payments. Or win the lottery.

Taxes are often a deterrent from investing and saving. These financial practices will bring you no tax grief.

Avoiding loans goes against the norm but it can be possible - and enjoyable.

Pesky student loans can make your first few years (even decades) of employment difficult. These organizations can make all the difference.

This simple example shows how central banks expand the money supply, and why the money supply must grow for the GDP to grow.

Being generous has never been more (financially) rewarding!

Make your money work for you without putting it into ventures that don't support your values.

Believe it or not, many two-year colleges have advantages over their four-year counterparts.

Check out the particulars of an SWP to see if it's the right choice for your retirement.

Even in a recession, investment banks are seeking new talent. Learn what will set you apart from the crowd!

Surprisingly, not all of these books are about the recession. But they are all worth the read.

Use the 5 "W"s to finance your dreams without banking on a second signature.

Smartest credit cards, checking accounts and more.

If rent payments are crippling your finances, then read on to learn how to save your money.

Find out how to get the ball rolling on your future financial security. Then sit back and watch things unfold.

You don't need an MBA to learn how to save money and invest in your future.

These three principles apply to all financial decisions, making your money talk with your kids simple and effective.

It has been 80 years since the stock market experienced a one-day slide of $14 billion. Find out what's changed - and what hasn't.

Becoming a millionaire is not as hard as you might think - it just takes time.

Find out how to reach your long-term goals without becoming a tightwad.

Who says that capitalism and environmentalism have to be mutually exclusive?

Hold too tightly to this rescue line and you'll soon be drowning in debt.

Start a great new career through upgrading.

The recession is a wakeup call for students in post-secondary schools.

Returning to school may be the key to beating an economic slump.

Before you jump on the plane, understand the rules and regulations in place. Then, enjoy your time studying aborad!

Keep saving when mortgages, marriages and debt demand your attention.

Saving for your child's education is an important commitment. Find out what help is available to you in the U.S. and Canada.

If the idea of getting a part-time job at a fast food joint doesn't appeal to you, check out these alternatives.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid got an upgrade in 2009. All those applying should be aware of these improvements.

Before heading off to college, read up on health insurance plans.

The GMAT is the standard test for business schools, but many will accept a GRE score instead.

Make the best of - without spending the most in - your college years.

If you think it's time to test your wings and leave your parents' nest, read on.

Whatever a student needs, there's a discount for it. Most of the time all you have to do is flash a valid student ID card to get a bargain.

You can save money on a date, but there's a right way and a wrong way to do it.

Knowledge comes at a price. Find out how to survive the financial deluge all the way through graduation.

Securing funding for your education isn't always the easiest thing to do, but there are some ways to get assistance.

The recession might cause you to spend less on back-to-school shopping, but with these tips you can still come out on top.

Living on campus can have many benefits, but they often come at a price.

Living with someone can cut your expenses, but in addition to not doing the dishes, your roommate may do serious damage to your credit.

While college freshman may be academically prepared for school they often have a lot to learn when it comes to managing money.

Learning to manage your money is no easy task, but there are plenty of resources designed especially to help.

College is a major financial investment. Make sure you are getting the best value.

These careers are on the way out; here are some alternatives you can switch to.

Now is the time to lock in your variable rate student loan to optimize your educational investment and save on your repayment.

Find out what you can can get for less than $1 and how it compares to cooking it yourself.

At one time the second largest long distance phone company in the U.S., WorldCom was forced to file for bankruptcy on July 21 after being exposed for accounting fraud.

United States Congress officially approves the Bretton Woods Agreement, thus including the U.S. in the Bretton Woods System.

Websites and credit cards can offer you direct and indirect sources of free money to pay off your student loan.

When it comes to paying for college, doing your research and thinking outside the box can really pay off.

The most successful people have more in common than just money. Find out what you can learn.

On this day in 1947, the association of investment professionals was formed.

Troubled economic times, loss of trust in financial institutions, high unemployment, and the need to stimulate the economy, sound familiar?

Find out how to gain valuable work experience and cut the cost of your education.

This legislation can help families pay college costs and reduce student debt.