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Moneysmart advice for brand new grads

So you’ve got a degree. Congratulations! Here’s how to make sure the next leg of your lifelong adventure is a moneysmart one.

Which comes first: the savings account or the investments?

Spoiler alert: it’s the savings account. If you’re thinking about investing, listen to this podcast. You might decide investing still sounds like a good idea—or you might realize you need to start saving first.

Think beyond the bank balance check: learn to budget

How many times a week do you check your bank balance? If it's more than once or twice, you probably need to do a better job of budgeting for the school year. After all, if you stick to a budget, you can be pretty confident you're not going to run out of cash!

How to give your credit a good name: building and establishing credit

Credit reports can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Learn how to build and establish good credit so yours always tells a pleasant story.

How much is your college degree really worth?

You know your college degree is an investment in your future. But do you know how big of an ROI you can expect? And how important should any of that be, anyway? Find out in this podcast.

Ready, set, grad school: here’s what to expect

Thinking about going back to school or continuing on to grad school? Get some tips for making the most of your time—and keeping your bank balance in the black.