Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates

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The idea that graduating is the start of your adult life doesn’t mean you have to start living like you’re middle aged.

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One of the biggest problems in the USA today is isolation. Another is debt

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Your first job will potentially set the tone for the rest of your career, so it’s good to know your worth and hold out for the right position

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That degree means you have increased earning power so think carefully about the types of job you want to apply for and which to accept if you’re lucky enough to have a choice of offers.

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It’s likely you graduated with a lot of it and that can feel overwhelming.

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If your debt is spread around you might want to try the

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Setting both personal and financial goals is vital as a new graduate.

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A Final Tip

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Money Management

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Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates

The idea that graduating is the start of your adult life doesn’t mean you have to start living like you’re middle aged.

It Doesn’t Hurt To Keep Living Like A Student

One of the biggest problems in the USA today is isolation. Another is debt

Your first job will potentially set the tone for the rest of your career, so it’s good to know your worth and hold out for the right position

Know Your Worth

That degree means you have increased earning power so think carefully about the types of job you want to apply for and which to accept if you’re lucky enough to have a choice of offers.

It’s likely you graduated with a lot of it and that can feel overwhelming.

Have A Plan To Pay Down Debt

If your debt is spread around you might want to try the

snowball method or the avalanche method.

Setting both personal and financial goals is vital as a new graduate.

Set Your Goals

A Final Tip

Making a financial plan for the life you want, but staying flexible on what that might be, is never a bad idea.

Money Management

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