It's hard to find a job with no experience, so a lot of young people find themselves in a muddle with low job prospects and an empty bank account. This leads many of them to move in with their parents to save money. Our partner LearnVest tackles this topic and gives advice for both the kids and their parents. 40%(!) of adults aged 18-39 are moving in or have moved back in with their parents. As Read more

Saving is actually pretty simple — as long as your ventral striatum and medial prefrontal cortex are psyched about future rewards, you're good. Those are apparently the parts of your brain that are stimulated when it comes to delaying gratification, says a New York University study. A recent Daily Beast article delved into the psyche of frugality and pinpointed why some are more inclined to Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I recently asked my twentysomething friends what they'd like to know about getting health insurance. The most common response? "Everything." Evidently, and understandably, those of us navigating the maze of health insurance for the first time are less than clear on the ins and outs. Plus, paying for health insurance coverage can Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! When I first graduated, I did some things right with my money (lived cheaply, didn't get into a lot of debt), but I also did some things wrong (didn't ask for raises, borrowed too much money from my parents, didn't save any money for several years). If you're graduating and just starting off, here's some money tips to get you Read more

When you are new to the workforce, you will quickly learn that entry-level positions do require you to prove your worth and dedication to the company. Aka, working a lot of overtime. You want to be sure that you are taking care of yourself and your life outside of work, so that you remain energized, happy, and motivated. Implement our savvy tips so that you can feel your best self in and outside Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Editor's note: Our regular Kip Tips columnist Cameron Huddleston is taking a deserved vacation but has solicited the help of her favorite personal-finance bloggers to guide Kip Tip readers in her absence. The twenties. At no other point in time in your life will you be better able to set yourself up for financial success than in Read more

It's well known that money is the biggest cause of stress in our lives, but it seems that 20 somethings are shrugging off their money worries even though they have much to fret about — the average student loan debt for those who graduated in 2009 was $24,000, according to the Project on Student Debt. However, heavy student loans and high credit card debt aren't getting new graduates down. The Read more

If you didn't score as high as you'd like on the Millenial quiz, here's what you need to know to think like a Millenial. The Pew Forum surveyed Americans under 30 to gauge their opinions on divisive issues like religion, abortion, homosexuality, and the separation of church and state. Here are 10 of their fundamental beliefs. 1 in 4 aren't affiliated with a particular faith. Beliefs about life Read more

MTV News came up with what it considers the top five cultural milestones for the last graduating class of the decade. Here's what they came up with: 5. Gay marriage 4. Twitter 3. Twilight 2. Lady Gaga 1. President Obama Here's how one irate recent graduate responded to the list: Just omit the middle three and pretend like nothing happened. Just, go five to one. I'm PART of this generation and Read more

While we'd like to blame the economy, Generation Y — often called the Boomerang Generation of Americans born in the '80s and '90s — have earned that snide title for their inability to land jobs after college and for commonly moving back in with the folks several years after graduation. In an effort to move away from this common trend, here's a list of goals and a realistic time line to help Read more