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5 Helpful Financial Hacks for Recent College Grads to Get Ahead
Recent college grads may be in greater need of financial hacks than anyone. They often face challenges like:
Having no “real world” experience in the eyes of many employers
Being faced with unrealistic expectations
Perhaps being forced to relocate
Uncertainty of the future
Little experience in job interviews
On top of this, recent college grads are faced with the monumental challenge of having to manage their personal finances for the first time. Of course, the added burden of student loan debt couldn’t come at a worse time. According to 2023 data from Experian, the average amount of student debt in the US is a whopping $38,787.
Despite all of these challenges, most college graduates benefit from:
3 Quick Takeaways from Netflix’s “How to Get Rich”
Netflix has produced a few notable finance TV shows offering great personal finance advice.
However, their newest series, “How to Get Rich,” takes a different approach to talking about finance on TV.
“How to Get Rich” is hosted by Ramit Sethi, the author of “I Will Teach You to Be Rich.” He guides three individuals and five couples who are looking for financial help.
It plays like a reality TV show and provides a close look at all of the people Ramit is working with.
Everyone’s situation is different, and each person or couple he works with has many of the same financial problems other Americans have, from debt to lack of savings.
It’s a great way to learn about the broad financial issues many face daily. In addition, there are some great tips and pieces of advice to help you get closer to your rich life.
Today’s Affirmation
My debts are steadily melting away day by day. I am committed to boosting my income and cutting down on unnecessary expenses. I avoid frivolous... Continue Reading