46 Tips for College Graduates Joining the Workforce

You got the degree, a fancy new job (or a few prospects to choose from), a lease or mortgage, and maybe a dog or cat. Life is great, right?

Tips for College Graduates

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Even if you have one already, post-graduation is a perfect time to reconsider your budget and make updates as needed.

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Your future self will thank you for taking a weekend to dive into your current 401(k) or review your options for starting one.

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Once you have a steady income, it’s wise to take a few weeks (or months, depending on your salary and bills) to build up your emergency fund.

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Understanding life insurance types and reviewing these Life Insurance Policy Tips can help you make the right decision for you.

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46 Tips for College Graduates Joining the Workforce

You got the degree, a fancy new job (or a few prospects to choose from), a lease or mortgage, and maybe a dog or cat. Life is great, right?

Tips for College Graduates

Even if you have one already, post-graduation is a perfect time to reconsider your budget and make updates as needed.

Budget

Your future self will thank you for taking a weekend to dive into your current 401(k) or review your options for starting one.

Retirement savings/401(k)

Once you have a steady income, it’s wise to take a few weeks (or months, depending on your salary and bills) to build up your emergency fund.

Emergency fund

Understanding life insurance types and reviewing these Life Insurance Policy Tips can help you make the right decision for you.

Life insurance

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