Gifts Grads Actually Want
When I graduated from college, the whole day and the ceremony was a blur. I do remember spending time with my family to celebrate afterwards.…
6 Things You Should Do If You Haven’t Landed a Job Yet
After the excitement of graduating, your time to celebrate is limited. Almost right away, there’s enormous pressure to find a job. If it takes longer…
5 Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer Before Graduation
When I graduated from college, I was clueless about money. When I got a job offer with a $30,000 salary, I was overjoyed. That sounded…
How to Give Back When You’re Broke
Despite stereotypes of being selfish and shallow, millennials are a generous generation. A staggering 84% contribute to charities, and many say they wish their incomes allowed them to do more. Unfortunately, after rent, student loan payments and other essentials, there’s often not much left over to give.
How to Stop Relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad
When I started working after college, I was broke. When I found out I needed a root canal and a crown — to the tune…
How to Handle Financial Peer Pressure
When I left school, I was lucky enough to score a job at an all girls school right away. In the education field, getting a…
How to Meal-Plan For One (and Save Money)
When I started my career in public relations, I made a tiny little salary. To match my income, I lived in a shoebox of an…
I Hit Rock Bottom After Graduation. Here’s How I Made It Through
As my college graduation date neared, I dreamed of the glamorous life I was going to lead. I planned on moving to New York City…
Know Your Worth: How to Prevent Being Taken Advantage of at Work
When I started my freelance writing career, I was utterly clueless. Like so many others, I fell into the trap of not knowing my worth…
How to Find Money That Belongs to You (That You Didn’t Know About)
Finding $20 in an old coat pocket is a sign of a great day. But imagine finding $250. That would be pretty awesome, right? It…