Essential Money Tips for College Grads

The panel included: Grant Sabatier– Founder of Millennial Money; Shannon McNay: Writer for Student Loan Hero; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian and Christina Roman: Social Media Specialist at Experian.

We’re also featuring financial tips all week on Snapchat.

Questions We Discussed:

• Q1: Is there something you wish you had known about personal finances in your early to mid-twenties?
• Q2: What financial goals should college grads set for themselves right out of the gate?
• Q3: How do real world expenses differ from college life expenses?
• Q4: What advice do you have for grads trying to decide whether to live on their own or live with their parents?
• Q5: How can college grads get a clear picture of who and what they owe for student loans?
• Q6: What essential student loan advice would you give to college grads?
• Q7: What should college grads know about credit?
• Q8: What advice do you have for college grads looking for a full-time job in their field?
• Q9: What advice do you have for college grads struggling to make ends meet?
• Q10: What resources would you recommend to help college grads learn about personal finances?

Resources:

Starting Your Financial Independence Journey  via Millennial Money

How to Get a Raise (& Hack Your Boss) via Millennial Money

The $50 a Day Early Retirement Strategy via Millennial Money

If you’ve never heard about #CreditChat, here is a brief overview:

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