Young Americans’ job market confidence hits new lows, while older workers stay upbeat

Young Americans’ job market confidence hits new lows, while older workers stay upbeat

For years, younger Americans have been more optimistic about the job market than older Americans, even through the depths of the Great Recession. But in an abrupt shift, a new poll released Monday finds young people’s confidence has plummeted over the past two years — while their elders remain more upbeat. The gap between young … Read more

I’m $400,000 in Debt. Balloon Art Helps Me Pay It Down.

I’m 0,000 in Debt. Balloon Art Helps Me Pay It Down.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Axelrod. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’m in debt because I’m in my first year of oral and maxillofacial surgery residency in Manhattan. My current total is over $400,000 across 10 to 12 different loans, plus accruing interest. I did four years … Read more