Twenty-Something Bandwagon

By Kristin | Oct 29, 2008

It seems to me that little by little, the major financial websites are catching on to the Twenties Money idea. No longer is financial news only for baby boomer’s or retirees… now there’s substance to writing for Generation Y.

Gee, who would’ve thought?

Some are spewing information for our generation, while others have added a correspondent (or two) to say that they’re covering the subject. Here are some examples:

  • BusinessWeek has long covered college students in debt, the importance of investing while you’re young, and for entrepreneurs, quirky marketing ideas geared towards Millennials. Potential downfall: Perhaps they forgot that teenie-boppers aren’t the only one’s who are considered Millennials…
  • Newspapers have also taken notice - after all, we are a vocal, headstrong group, right? Many of the recent articles are of political interest due to the upcoming election, but check out these couple of articles from the NY Times, the Wall St Journal and the Washington Post
  • Wiki even has a section on us, just search for Generation Y

News and media are just getting on the bandwagon, but science has been following us ever since we were ooogling in the craddle. As a result, there’s no shortage of research or books about our generation. There’s just a dire need for more information geared towards us - rather than about us!

~K

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2 Comments so far
  1. Craig October 29, 2008 2:20 pm

    I’m glad they are on the bandwagon as well. There is not enough advice for young professionals on a limited budget that offer clear advise with a realistic mindset. We have a limited budget, and to be honest look more to the short term opposed to budgeting for the long turn. The weekends plans are more important than a potential house 10 years down the road. That is not everyone but it would be nice if there was more content related to our age group.

    Craig
    http://www.budgetpulse.com

  2. Jon November 20, 2008 11:21 am

    The word “Hustler” is now a term that all us 20 somethings are. Unless you are lucky and land a high paying job upon graduation, you have to do 2 or more things to survive. In my case I am doing 5 things to make a living. However, I like waking up and trying to come up with a way to make ends meet. It’s a character building challenge.

    Jon
    Student Athlete Guide
    http://www.studlete.com

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