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JLP over at AllFinancialMatters has seven tips to share with soon-to-be college graduates preparing to enter "the real world."
- 1) Get one credit card. Pay it off in full each month to start building a good credit history.
- 2) Make a budget and separate necessities from desires. Spend on the former, save for the latter.
- 3) Buy a suit. Blue, black, and grey are acceptable.
- 4) If you have debt, bring it under control by consolidating with one vendor at a low rate.
- 5) Start saving for retirement now. This year, not next.
- 6) Invest for the long-haul. That means stocks, not bonds.
- 7) Write a one page resume, but don't go overboard.
What was the most helpful piece of advice you received after graduating? Tell us in the comments. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGERAdvice to Give College Grads [AllFinancialMatters]
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