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The Ultimate Post-College Starter Kit

By Gradspot.com

Class of 2009, your moment is now! For those still on campus, have fun and be sure to carry around some Claritin so you can say you have allergies when people accuse you of crying. Then, once you've had a second to... more >

Book Review: "I Will Teach You To Be Rich"

By Stuart Schultz

The name is a lot to get past. For me, it conjures images of people in Hawaiian t-shirts, converging on Vegas en masse, to attend a "how to get rich" seminar which actually is nothing more than a giant pyramid scheme. Surprisingly though, I couldn't recommend this book more... more >

Marriage as Response to Economic Crisis: Don’t Do It!

By Tory Hoen

Times are tough. We know this. And for recent graduates, they’re extra tough. The challenges of landing a first job and establishing financial independence are daunting enough. Add a global economic meltdown into the equation, and you’ve got a recipe for a first-rate quarter life... more >

Debit Cards and Overdraft Protection

By Keshav Singh

After missing monthly payments on credit cards too many times, or charging more than you could afford and racking up credit card debt, a logical decision would be to scrap the Amex and pick up a debit card... more >

Making the Most of a Trip Back Home

By Lauren Gerber

We all love the trip home. Back to the over-comforted bed; our favorite family pet; long, huge meals; and our parents’ personal TLC fit for an 8-year-old (we love dearly, even if we are almost a quarter of a century years old). But some of us might not be getting as much bang out of our trip home as we could. After all, why leave all of the perks at the door?... more >

Balling on a Budget: How to Buy Suits from eBay

By Gritz

This week, one of my best friend's from college graduated from Harvard Law School. In addition to being (in the words of Al Pacino in Scarface) "such a good lawyer [mayng]," he is also known for his enviable fashion sense. In light of his recent accomplishment, I asked him how he managed to stay so fresh on a student budget. His mot-so-dirty little secret?... more >

Tell Me Your Salary, and I'll Tell You Where You Went to School

By Dan Marley

Forbes tells us that West Point is best school in the country. Newsweek lets us know that Tulane is the "Hottest on the Rebound" (take that, Katrina!).... more >

Cheap Deals for Graduates

By Arielle Sachar

Like milk sitting in a fridge, student discount cards expire. All those sweet savings down the drain. I’ll admit it; I sobbed like a schoolgirl when I lost mine. But as my tears dried, I soon found that there are tons of good deals out there. These deals let us... more >

Have You Thought About Your Student Debt Today?

By Sarah Collins

I don't mean to bring the mood down, but for the Class of 2009 it's about that time of year when the excitement of graduation is finally beginning to wear off and maybe, just maybe, a few less-than-exciting realities are beginning to set in. Or maybe not. At any rate, we hope you're taking the opportunity to have fun... more >

Managing Your Cash 101

By Gradspot.com

Q: How should I begin to manage my bank account and finances? – Chris Shore, NYC

A: Now that you have a steady paycheck and financial obligations, it’s time to figure out a way to keep all that money organized. Beyond... more >

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