The Huffington Post – Andrew Plepler
“A new graduating class of talented college students will soon walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, and if you’re reading this, you may be one of them. While you’ve proven your academic excellence, there will certainly be opportunities to continue learning outside of the classroom. As a parent who hopes to soon watch as my own children reach this milestone and start their independent lives, I see firsthand that young people still have a lot to learn about money and budgeting. For some of you, most immediately addressing the cost of your university degree is top of mind. Or you may have to make decisions about other topics that were not in your textbooks, such as living expenses and investing for the future. Here are three tips for recent grads to consider as they embark on a path toward future financial independence.”(more)