Money Skills for Grads

Once you hit the real world, it's time to manage your money like a grownup. We've got all the financial know-how you need to succeed.
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Financial Tips When Starting Your Career
You tried finance, then design & now you’re in grad school. That’s cool. With a solid savings plan, you’ll be A-OK. We can help you get started.
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Understanding What is a 401(k) Plan and Other 401(k) Questions
You can’t know exactly what the future holds, but you can set it up to be pretty amazing. Here’s what to do: find out if your company offers a 401(k) and get yourself one. Ready, set, go!
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How to Read a Paycheck or Pay Stub
Approaching the last semester of your senior year? Prepare for your transition into the working world with this helpful guide to your paycheck.
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New Job Checklist for a Smooth Financial Transition
Changing jobs? Here are 4 tips to make sure you have all your financial boxes checked.
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How to Read a Paycheck or Pay Stub
Mandatory deductions? Voluntary deductions? Gross pay? Sounds icky. Analyzing your first paycheck can feel like signing up for a senior seminar as a sophomore. To break it down, all you need to know are a few key terms. Now that’s some fine adulting.
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New Job Checklist for a Smooth Financial Transition
The bad news first: in the real world, most people need a job to get by. The good news: the company that hires you might offer free food! (Plus, lots of other excellent and necessary things.) Break apart your job offer one benefit at a time. Then, add them up to find out what you’re really getting. Math! Remember that from college?
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Ways to Make Extra Money and Supplement Your Income
Following your passion is one thing during college—but is it realistic out here in the real world? The short answer is: sort of. It is, in fact, possible to make a profit from certain skills and hobbies. You’ll have to work hard, but you already know how to do that. Figure out what you can do well, and follow this five-step plan.
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New Job Checklist for a Smooth Financial Transition
Your first job after college doesn’t have to be your career forever. When you’re ready to make a change—go for it. Just don’t switch jobs without knowing how your finances will be impacted. After all, you’re building a financial foundation to last a lifetime.
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What Are Average Household Monthly Expenses in the US?
You made it to graduation, a huge academic & financial accomplishment, and now it’s time to celebrate your success with these thrifty and fun graduation cap ideas.
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Tips for Saving Money & Budgeting Finances
College graduation is a huge accomplishment. 🎓🍎📚🎉🎊 Throw the epic celebration you deserve on an impressively small budget.
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