Wallet Watch

Demos, a New York based think tank, really knows how to speak about the economic insecurity of Generation Y and churn out thoughtful solutions on how to deal with it. As Gen Y gets older, the widespread economic opportunity that once was so prevalent in the U.S. will evaporate. And with the continued shredding of the social safety net by conservatives — unemployment insurance, retirement savings, health care, and the like — its no wonder that Gen Y is in so much debt.

walletwatch is very much looking forward to a three-day conference by Demos, “A Better Deal: Reclaiming Economic Security for a New Generation.” The conference is free.

Here’s a summary and a link for more info:

 It’s getting harder for young adults to get ahead in America. Compared to previous generations, today’s 20-somethings earn less, carry more debt and pay more for everything from health care to housing. With young people voting in record numbers, it’s time to put this generation’s economic crisis on the national agenda and build a movement for a better deal.

http://www.abetterdealconference.org/