What Teens Worry About: Drugs, Sex and … Future Salaries?
A bunch of new surveys about teens and money all point one direction: The kids are learning less and feeling terrible about it. Where is the adult supervision?
Kadlec's latest is A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work,Retirement, and Success
Dan Kadlec
Dan Kadlec is a journalist and author who has written extensively about baby boomers, personal finance, the economy and financial education for TIME, Money, CBS and USA Today among others. He has appeared on Oprah, CNBC, CNN, and all the major networks. His most recent book is A New Purpose: Going From Success to Significance in Work and Life. Follow him on Twitter @dankadlec. He has a degree in Communications from Marquette University and lives with his wife and nearly adult children in Westchester County, NY. Read more about Dan at dankadlec.com
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Boomers Flock to ‘Longevity Insurance’ for Retirement Security
Guaranteed income in retirement has emerged as a central issue for baby boomers, and fast becoming the solution of choice is something called longevity insurance. It’s a nifty product—but, as you might suspect, hardly flawless.
Don’t Give the Ball Back!
Wayne Mitchell gave the ball back—just like Christian Lopez, Tim Forneris and who knows how many other fans who over the years happened to be in the right place at the right time during a big moment in sports. The question is: Why do they do it?
7 Ways to Stretch Your Nest Egg
If you thought it was hard to grow a nest egg, try living off one in retirement. Here are seven ways to make what you have last the rest of your life.
First Job? 6 Critical Steps to Long-Term Security
The Class of 2012 may be surprised to hear that they need to start saving…right now. Here are 6 ways to make saving for retirement both painless and bulletproof.
Aiming High, Pension Funds Bet Wrong
Like retirees who make the mistake of reaching for yield, pension fund managers have been shifting into hedge funds and private equity — and losing.
6 Myths About Saving for Retirement
With just 14% of workers saying they are confident in their retirement plan, it’s time for most of us to kick saving into high gear. It’s doable if you can get past these 6 myths about saving.
How Companies Misfire on Flexible Schedules for Older Workers
Employers recognize that they need to develop flexible work schedules to retain valued older workers. So why can’t they get it right? A new report identifies four troublesome trends.
Student Loans: For a Great Deal, Borrow from Alumni
An alumni network at 40 universities looks to make student loans more affordable while cutting the default rate and providing lenders with a decent return.
Summer Jobs: Students in Demand Again, But They’d Better Start Now
For the first time in five years students will be competing more against other students than out-of-work adults for summer work, a poll says. Hiring is up, but you need to get started now.
Apparently, Even Wall Street Thinks Little Of Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is getting most of the negative headlines. But Wall Street firms across the board say their industry invites scorn. Can they ever change?
A Step Backwards in Spreading Financial Literacy
A new report shows the that financial education movement is losing momentum. Fewer states are requiring coursework. In some, they’ve stopped teaching economics at a time when economics is on the front page almost daily.
