Budgeting the Easy Way

Julie Fishman — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:28:48 -0400

Even though it sounds like something that no one under the age of 60 would actually do, budgeting is an essential first step in sorting out your personal finances.... more >

The Grad Olympics

Christopher Schonberger — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:41:04 -0400

Are you amped that the Olympics are finally here? Yeah, me too—no matter how hard... more >

Live Cheaply: Eat out of a Dumpster

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:43:31 -0400

In the past, only liberal arts majors had to scrounge around for food in garbage bins. Not anymore. Enter the freegans (free + vegan) the newest iteration of hippies who make political statements about the excessive waste produced by Western consumer society... more >

Choosing a Bank

Christopher Schonberger — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:29:23 -0400

Being suspicious of “banking” is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the days of ancient Greece, when gold was horded in temples by lecherous, inbred priests (at least according to the movie 300). Sometime later, Adam Smith used his “invisible hand” to invent capitalism... more >

Off to Mongolia

Gritz — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:39:22 -0400

I'm "mailing" this post in via BlackBerry because I've been hustling like a madman to get ready for my trip to...Mongolia!?! There was a time when I never would have predicted that I'd ever go to Mongolia, but life is funny like that... more >

Money Saving Tricks

czoia@gradspot.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:31:39 -0400

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.... more >

Close, but No Cigar

Ben Herzberger — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:30:21 -0400

Here's a snapshot of my life since graduating with my Masters in philosophy in June... more >

Floundering Auto Industry = Good for Grads

czoia@gradspot.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:13:25 -0400

Automobile sales plunged this summer due to the high price of oil and the short supply of fuel-efficient cars. If you’re looking to nab a new set of wheels, work this recent slump in the car industry to your advantage.... more >

Gimme Gimme More

dan.marley@gradspot.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:37:36 -0400

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... more >

Eat Cheap 2008

czoia@gradspot.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:26:31 -0400

Now that we’ve fallen upon hard times, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to wine-and-dine at an affordable price. Thankfully, New York Magazine's Eat Cheap 2008 guide can help grads in NYC navigate the best budget eats without sacrificing quality.... more >