Beyond Their Means

Today's young adults are in a bind: so much to buy, so little money.

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Reviewed by Amanda Henry

Sunday, March 19, 2006

STRAPPED

Why America's 20- and 30-Somethings Can't Get Ahead

By Tamara Draut

Doubleday. 277 pp. $22.95

GENERATION DEBT

Why Now Is a Terrible Time To Be Young

By Anya Kamenetz

Riverhead. 265 pp. $23.95

GENER@TION DEBT

Take Control of Your Money -- A How-to Guide

By Carmen Wong Ulrich

Warner Business. 254 pp. Paperback, $12.95

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