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RealTalk: Strapped in Boston

February 2, 2006

Tamara Draut director, Economic Opportunity Program, Demos

Tamara Draut, author and director of Economic Opportunity, discusses her book, Strapped: Why America's 20- and 30-Somethings Can't Get Ahead, which offers a groundbreaking look at the new obstacle course facing young adults (the under 35 crowd) as they try to build careers, buy homes and start families.

This event is co-sponsored by Demos, MassINC, and ONEin3 Boston.

Topics: Business & Economics | Culture & Identity | Politics & Public Affairs

Tags: Economics | Personal Finances

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