The Young Demographic

Fairfield County for those 18-35

Archive for May, 2010

YPN to host personal finance series

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Sometimes, when we actually have a second to breathe between working and socializing, we young professionals ask ourseves life’s important questions. Should I start a 401k? Should I just buy a place instead of paying so much in rent? How am I ever going to pay for my unborn child’s college education? If you’re like  Read More

How to really get young adults to stop texting and driving

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I just attended a forum organized by state Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield) where he talked about the new distracted driving legislation that recently passed the state Senate. If signed by Gov. M. Jodi Rell, the legislation will make texting while driving a finable offense. The statistics about texting and driving are scary. In 2008, 6,000  Read More

Tech incubator coming to Bridgeport

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A tech incubator is coming to the University of Bridgeport, according to an article in the Connecticut Business News Journal today. Officially called the CTech IncUBator, the center will provide “mentors, UB research facilities and faculty, student interns and pro bono or discounted business advice from partner sponsors” for fledgling high-tech start-ups in the state.  Read More