Generation X Finance was created in late 2006 as a means for discussing financial issues that are important to this unique generation. Generally speaking, it includes those who are in their late 20s through 30s, sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Generation Y. That isn’t to say the topics here aren’t applicable to others, but the primary focus is to help people get debt under control, establish a successful career, and begin to accumulate wealth.

A Little About Me

If you’re familiar with the Myers-Briggs personality types, I’m an INTJ (introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging).

According to Myers-Briggs:

INTJs are very analytical individuals. Like INTPs, they are more comfortable working alone than with other people, and are not usually as sociable as others, although they are prepared to take the lead if nobody else is up to the task, or they see a major weakness in the current leadership. They tend to be very pragmatic and logical individuals, often with an individualistic bent and a low tolerance for spin or rampant emotionalism.

I currently work in the finance industry providing financial advice to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. My official title is “Retirement Planning Specialist”, but I spent time as a financial advisor prior to specializing in retirement planning. I also hold a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation from the College for Financial Planning.

You may also recognize me from the Financial Planning topic over at About.com. I began writing for them in the spring of 2007 and the site finally went live in August. I cover a lot of similar topics over there, but many of the articles have a more broad focus than what you may find here. If you like what you find here, I’m sure you’ll find more interesting pieces over there as well.