What should I do as a soon-to-be college graduate with $20k saved up? I am going to be graduating from college soon and I have $20,000 saved up. I want to move out of my parent’s house and leave my hometown after I graduate and get a job, but with the money I have saved up, what is a good move for me to make? I was originally going to put it into a life insurance policy this summer but my efforts were rejected for…

How much should I save for when I graduate college and move Hi all, I am currently a freshman in college, graduating in 2028. I am extremely blessed and in a great financial situation. I will finish college w no debt, no car payments, and health insurance till I’m 25. Right now I am able to spend freely and don’t really have a limit. I don’t pay for any bills and usually spend around 1k a month on food, …

College Student Preparing for Graduate School I’m a junior in college and I’m preparing to go to dental school after I graduate. I will have no undergraduate debt and have basically already paid off my undergraduate schooling. My wife works at a hospital and makes about 50k a year. We are living in a family members downstairs apartment for basically free ($200 a month). I make about $2000 a…

Recent Graduate looking for financial advice Greetings redditors, I recently graduated from college about a month ago and am excited to start my full-time job next week. As I prepare to transition into the workforce, I realize I have a lot to learn about managing my finances. Growing up near the poverty line, I witnessed many financial struggles and mistakes that my parents faced. Because …

New graduate need help Hello there, I am a new graduate major in Data Analytics. I am applying for an entry level position as logistic/e-commerce specialist, which is outside of my studies. My interviewer gave me this task: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=tablet+accessories&facet=fulfillment_method_in_store%3AIn-store&affinityOverride=default If we order 5000 pcs fo…

QUESTION: should I take on 15k of student loan debt to graduate with a CFP designation in 2 years. Or spread it out over 5-6 and graduate with no debt? QUESTION: should I take on 15k of student loan debt to graduate with a CFP designation in 2 years. Or spread it out over 5-6 and graduate with no debt? QUESTION: should I take on 15k of student loan debt to graduate with a CFP designation in 2 years. Or spread it out over 5-6 and graduate with no debt? For reference, I am 30 year old woman and I…

Good idea to rent house to my high school graduate if I am moving out of state? We will be moving out of state at the end of the school year for a better paying job. My oldest daughter will be graduating high school, and wants to stay in our current town to continue her classes. I originally planned to sell our house, but now I am thinking about keeping it for the time being and renting to her (and potentially her friends)….

Recent Graduate figuring out financial plan I just graduated from college in June and landed a job the week after, with a July start date, in the Chicago suburbs. I moved back home with parents to save money (rent and meals free), but I’m wanting to move to downtown Chicago- specially Lakeview/Wrigleyville area ASAP, but I have personal financial goals I would like to reach first. I work …

Graduate Teaching Assistant offers Payroll Deduction for Tuition -what does this mean? Hi, I was offered a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) role for this upcoming semester. My balance I owe to the university this semester is $8,349 that I have to pay next week. My GTA role allows me to payroll deduct a maximum amount of $2,891 over 3 pay periods. I recieve a monthly stipend of $1155. What all does this mean? Do I deduct my balacn…

Sent to collections by university, what can I do and how can I still graduate? Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice for my boyfriend (25, located in Missouri). Despite coming from a low income family, he never received any Pell grants in college and paid entirely out of pocket. He has no student loans to his name. This was because he wasn’t considered “degree-seeking” for a majority of time due to the university requirement…