How to Prepare a Budget After College

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Tip 1 - Recent College Grads: How to Create Your First Budget in 30 Minutes or Less

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Brenda Prinzavalli | permalink

Your budget will act a roadmap for managing your personal finances successfully, so you need to make sure it’s as fine-tuned as possible.
Tags: strategies,colleges, budget, saving, personal finance,money,LTMoney,personal finance, investing,Wise Bread

For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2012/11/12/recent-college-grads-how-to-create-your-first-budget-in-30-minutes-or-less ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Create Your Post-Grad Budget

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Mity Q | permalink

After a bittersweet graduation and an extensive job search, budgeting may be the last thing on your mind.

For further reading: http://www.hercampus.com/career/money/how-create-your-post-grad-budget ^[2]

Tip 3 - Your Spending Plan For Life After College

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Linda Lackey | permalink

Use this worksheet to manage your money after college
Tags: manage your money, rules, graduation planning, money, spending

For further reading: http://www.aie.org/manage-your-money/track-expenses/your-spending-plan-for-life-after-college.cfm ^[3]

Tip 4 - The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting as a Twentysomething - AfterCollege

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Tonia Cowan | permalink

Is budgeting as a twentysomething even possible? You bet! Here are a few tips to help you manage your money before and after you land your first job.

For further reading: http://blog.aftercollege.com/ultimate-guide-budgeting-twentysomething/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - 11 Essential Money Tips For New College Grads

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Michael Vigil | permalink

Share this advice with the young adults in your life to help them start their financial careers on the right foot.
Tags: Business,Careers,investing,Lifestyle,Mutual Funds,personal finance,Powering Productivity,Retirement,career,credit,Education,Life In The New Workplace,Navigating The New Retirement,parents,401K,Beth Kobliner,college grads,graduation,millennials,money tips,U.S. News & World Report,Wake Forest University,Wells Fargo

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/05/29/11-essential-money-tips-for-new-college-grads/ ^[5]