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The Post-graduation Boomerang: Tips for Moving Back In with Mom and Dad

Over the recent years, we often hear about “the boomerang generation,” or the increasing number of young adults who briefly move out only to “boomerang” back to living with their parents. A 2011 survey by the Pew Research Center shows this is a social trend on the steady incline, with more than half (53%) of […]

Advice for recent grads – part three

A terrific employee benefit plan is designed to help employees earn and protect income and build financial security.  That said, disability insurance is an important consideration and often a part of the offering. Disability insurance helps to protect your income in case you are unable to work for an extended period due to illness or […]

Advice for College Graduates – Part Two

To continue with our series, there are more benefits to look into at your first job, other than your health insurance policy (which we discussed last week).  Although your working days are just beginning, it is never too early to think about your retirement. Ask about your company’s retirement plan immediately. The most common account […]

Advice for Recent Graduates – Part One

College has come to an end, but your career is just beginning!  When you have landed your first post-college, full-time job, you will most likely have access to an employee benefits plan.   This benefits plan can represent a tremendous value to you, yet many recent graduates do not take full advantage of some of these […]

25 Universities with Terrible Graduation Rates

If you’re a high school senior with graduation just around the corner, make sure you researched your college to know what you’re getting into. CBS Money Watch released an article last year with 25 state universities with the worst graduation rates. The noteworthy concern is that students start in school-take on student loans-and then do […]

Financial Advice for Recent Graduates

May and June are the months to celebrate graduations – to some, the beginning of adulthood. Whether you are graduating from high school or college, there are certain money tips recent grads should follow to get started on the right food – and avoid debt and other financial problems. Here are our top five picks: […]

Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Your Graduate

Receiving a graduation invitation in the mail should be an exciting time, not a time to stress about gifts and money. Just because you receive an invitation does not mean you are receiving an invite to spend a lot of money! Here are some great gift ideas for the frugal buyer that any recent grad […]