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Why Johnny Can’t Invest: Five Reasons Behind A Scary Trend

July 3rd, 2009

I read some really disturbing news in the vast reams of disturbing news out there. But this one has nothing to do with rigged elections and the blown economy.

In a survey  of  1,000 Break Media users, only 29 percent of males aged 18-34 say they are saving money. This is in contrast to national saving average, which is up like 15 percent. And, during a recession savings rates naturally go up. But not the savings rate of young males, apparently.

What’s wrong with the investment habits of Johnny?

I think there are a few reasons for this financial illiteracy.

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10 Financial Blogs For The Young And The Rich

June 7th, 2009

There’s a series of disturbing studies that indicate American youth will not be physically or mentally fit enough to face the challenges of the next decade.

One study said young people are too unfit mentally, physically, and socially to enlist in the military.

According to recent testimony from Pentagon officials, 75 percent of young people ages 17 to 24 are unable to enlist because they lack a high school diploma, have a criminal background or are physically unfit.

What’s really a shame is that there are more tools and more technology available now for improved physical and mental fitness than ever.

I’m not sure I can force teens and young adults to run a few extra laps or read more books, but I will tell them where to go to become financially fit.

Here are ten laps around the blog pool for starters:

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