Posted 10/27/11 10:24 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, Resources, School
Photo: President Obama speaks on college affordability at the University of Colorado (Getty Images)
Between the fiery protests of Occupy Wall Streeters drowning in student loan debt and the countless young Americans having second thoughts about higher education given the cost, something's gotta give when it comes to college affordability, right? Obama seems to finally be listening. Is he offering enough? You decide.
Posted 10/21/11 5:39 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, politics, School
Photo: (Getty Images)
President Obama may still be struggling to solve our country's economic crisis, but the Young Entrepreneur Council and Young Invincibles doesn't plan on waiting. Their mission: If you can't find a job, make one!
Posted 10/20/11 8:05 pm EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in Celebs, Money
Photo: (the Hub)
Jay-Z just added a dash of swagger to Warren Buffet's street cred. The music mogul (and soon to be baby-daddy) will guest star in Buffet's new animated series, Secret Millionaires Club, in an effort to teach kids financial literacy.
Posted 10/17/11 4:09 pm EST by Lauren Grillo in Jobs, Money, News
Photo: Occupy Wall Street Protesters (Alexis Tirado)
Marches, jam sessions, and political discussions make up the playlist for Occupy Wall Street. Protesters buzz with an energy fueled by community and a powerful sense of purpose (not to mention a heavy diet of OccuPIES). The pulse of the movement is kept by the steady rhythm of a drum in the distance as well as the media pod stationed in the park’s epicenter; ready to fire off e-mails, tweets, and posts to their fellow protesters who are armed with smart phones and laptops.
Posted 10/13/11 5:17 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, politics
Photo: Barack Obama (Getty Images)
Last month, when President Obama introduced his proposed American Jobs Act, we did our best to weed through the fine print for you, IDing what the plan means for young people in this country. Well, there's no need for further decoding, since the Senate voted yesterday to block it.
Posted 10/13/11 3:47 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Art, Celebs, Jobs, Money, School
Photo: Screenshot of Beyonce in the music video for "Countdown".
Beyoncé, you make our world more fun. With you in it, even counting backward becomes a mod, fresh, dance-inducing social activity. With your "Countdown" in it, even talking about drowning in student loans becomes bearable. Thank you for helping us stomach reality.
Posted 10/10/11 8:29 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Art, Celebs, Contests, Events, Money, School
Photo: Nicki Minaj (Getty Images)
Back in 2000, a bright young talent won the prized YoungArts Award in Theater. Her name: Nicki Minaj. Sound familiar? A decade later, the former student is collaborating with Kanye, opening for Britney and giving Barbie a run for her money. Are you a YoungArts star in the making?
Posted 10/10/11 3:53 pm EST by Sarah Shelton in Jobs, Money, News, politics
Photo: (Jim Kiernan)
Hip hop legend Russell Simmons hit the streets (Wall Street, that is) to support #occupywallstreet protesters with bottles of water, words of encouragement and even yoga!
Posted 10/7/11 9:10 pm EST by Andrew Jenks in Jobs, Money, politics, Shows
Photo: Young Americans occupy Wall Street. (Andrew Jenks)
Filmmaker Andrew Jenks ("World of Jenks," "The Zen of Bobby V") produced a short film that explores Occupy Wall Street and the reasons behind so many taking to the streets of NYC. Check out Jenks' observances and his video after the jump.
Posted 10/6/11 7:37 pm EST by Becca Frucht in Jobs, Money, News
Photo: Protesters gather outside lower Manhattan during Occupy Wallstreet (Getty Images)
A 17-year old who’s terrified by the cost of a college education that won’t even guarantee her a job. An Ivy League grad and laid-off teacher forced to work abroad to pay for his student loans. A Native American girl who can’t afford to live in her traditional lands.
