Grads: TAKE CHARGE™!

Make More Cents: College Grad Money Q&A

Do these questions sound like your situation? Find out how the experts answer them on the Make More Cents blog.

I just graduated and don’t have a job yet. How-in-the-world am I supposed to set up a budget for myself?

I don’t think I can afford the apartment I want after graduation. What should I do?

Now that I’m on my own, I guess I need to take care of insurance for myself. But I don’t know what I need or how to get it. Help!I’ve heard that I should start saving for my retirement now, but that’s so far off and I have so many expenses now. What should I do?

How important is my credit score, really, and how can I improve it?

Other than things like an apartment and a car, how else can I trim my expenses so I can actually save money for big purchases later on?

Read the Q&A part I here.

Read the Q&A part II here.

Your parents need to read this one!

They're called "helicopter parents" because they hover over their children, making decisions and smoothing the way for them. It might seem like a nice ride for a while, but it can get in the way of your job search. If your parents are guilty of hovering, send them this link!

Read the entire article here on Parent Reviewers.

MSCareerGirl: career & money advice for new grads

Can you relate these new grads and their situations?

“I want to move to Chicago after graduation but I don’t have a job yet. It seems like job searching would be much easier if I was already living in Chicago, rather than in Ohio where I live now. What would you recommend?

“I graduated college with about $7,000 in credit card debt and my new job isn’t exactly the highest paying gig. How should I start tackling my credit card debt while not getting into MORE debt?”

Read the entire article here on the MSCareerGirl blog. [hint: it's not just for girls!]