Choosing a career for the future can be overwhelming when you consider all of the factors: what jobs are available, how much money you’ll make, and what will bring you a personal sense of fulfillment. Though the latter is a choice you’ll have to reconcile on your own, you don’t need a crystal ball to…
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Holiday Shopping on a College Budget
The holidays can be fun and happy times, but they can also be very stressful. We’re constantly bombarded with advertisements that make us feel pressured to buy the newest gadgets. Buying gifts for friends, family and coworkers proves especially hard when you’re on a tight budget. Keep your sanity and save money by using a…
The Face of Recession: How to Handle Student Loans
It used to be that a college education practically ensured your chances of obtaining a well-paying career in your field of choice, usually right after graduation graduation. However, times have changed. More and more people are pursuing college degrees and, therefore, the competition is high. To make matters worse, college graduates face the tough realization…
Don’t Let Student Loans Ruin You
Today’s high tuition costs necessitate loans for many college students. Loans have become so common that hardly anyone thinks about the consequences of this debt. It’s a smart investment in your future, right? Not always. First, interest on loans is accruing daily (once you graduate for subsidized and while you’re still in school for unsubsidized). …
25 Free Financial Resources for Recent Graduates
As a new graduate, you may have loans to pay back, and you probably aren’t earning a lot (if you have any income at all). You may also be adjusting to a new city and starting a new job. How do you begin to save for the future, pay off debt, and establish your career…