Last night, the Senate endorsed an amended version of the $700 trillion economic bailout plan, putting the pressure on the House to pass it by the end of the week. But how will it affect you, the recent grad?

If you’re still in college, you may notice fewer credit card companies offering you free Nalgenes if you sign up for some plastic. That’s because college are cracking down on credit-card marketing on campus to curb the trend of students graduating with massive debt.

When you’re a recent grad with a miniscule income, a sublet apartment, and no bills in your name, convincing credit card companies to throw you a bone isn’t always easy. Combine those stacked odds with the fact that it takes an advanced

The reason why saving money is so difficult is because it usually involves convincing yourself you don't want things you actually do want and telling yourself that, no, you didn't "earn" a Starbucks latte by waking up on time for work.

Boomerangers. Millenials. Kidults. Generation Debt—these are just some of the terms used to describe us twentysomethings. Why? Because we rack up crazy student debt, head back home after college, move to expensive cities even though we have horrible salaries

With gas prices, unemployment, and inflation all on the rise, recent graduates could really use a financial break. Well, today’s the day. Thanks to the economy’s Lohan-like bender, the interest rate for federal student loans plummets today, July 1st, from a weighty 6.62% to a wispy 3.62%

As I prepare to graduate with my Masters in philosophy this coming Friday, I am reminded of a recent image:

Our guest blogger today is Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After College Guide to Life