Carpenter, Susan.
Bankrupt at 24 / Susan Carpenter. - Los Angeles Times, 2001. Gannett News Service (Syndicate), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 22. Family, 1522-3213; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Bankrupt at 24, Jan. 23, 2001; pp. E1+. Originally Published: Debt Smothers Young Americans, Feb. 13, 2001; pp. 1A-2A.
BANKRUPT AT 24 -- "For more and more young adults, credit cards, student loans and unwise spending add up to overwhelming debt--and some are using a last-resort measure first." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article focuses on "a growing number of young adults who are so in over their heads financially that they've resorted to bankruptcy to bail themselves out.". DEBT SMOTHERS YOUNG AMERICANS -- "For many living in a world of easy credit, digging out of debt can become a way of life: 18- to 35-year-olds often live paycheck to paycheck, using credit for restaurant meals and high tech toys. A new study says the average undergrad now owes $2,748 on his credit cards." (USA TODAY) This article examines the spending habits of young Americans and warns that "its hard to save money if you are head over heels in debt.".
1522-3213;
Bankruptcy.
College students as consumers.
Consumer credit.
Consumption (Economics)
Credit cards.
Debt.
Teenage consumers.
Young adults.
AC1.S5
050
Bankrupt at 24 / Susan Carpenter. - Los Angeles Times, 2001. Gannett News Service (Syndicate), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 22. Family, 1522-3213; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Bankrupt at 24, Jan. 23, 2001; pp. E1+. Originally Published: Debt Smothers Young Americans, Feb. 13, 2001; pp. 1A-2A.
BANKRUPT AT 24 -- "For more and more young adults, credit cards, student loans and unwise spending add up to overwhelming debt--and some are using a last-resort measure first." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article focuses on "a growing number of young adults who are so in over their heads financially that they've resorted to bankruptcy to bail themselves out.". DEBT SMOTHERS YOUNG AMERICANS -- "For many living in a world of easy credit, digging out of debt can become a way of life: 18- to 35-year-olds often live paycheck to paycheck, using credit for restaurant meals and high tech toys. A new study says the average undergrad now owes $2,748 on his credit cards." (USA TODAY) This article examines the spending habits of young Americans and warns that "its hard to save money if you are head over heels in debt.".
1522-3213;
Bankruptcy.
College students as consumers.
Consumer credit.
Consumption (Economics)
Credit cards.
Debt.
Teenage consumers.
Young adults.
AC1.S5
050