Use this book to learn how to take control of your money and your life right from the start. It provides the concrete financial advice all grads need to succeed as they begin their independent lives. Incorporating self-tests, checklists, worksheets, statistics, and sources for further information, this essential, user-friendly guide presents a broad range of down-to-earth money-managing strategies, including:
creating a realistic budget that leaves room for fun and freedom
paying off student loans and saving hundreds of dollars while doing so
developing a solid credit history and avoiding revolving debt
buying or leasing a car
developing good savings and investing skills
getting the right kind of health and car insurance
preparing tax returns
finding cost-effective ways to travel
increasing your income
and much more!
Language
English
Pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books
Release
April 01, 1995
ISBN
0140238735
ISBN 13
9780140238730
How to Survive in the Real World: Financial Independence for the Recent Graduate
Use this book to learn how to take control of your money and your life right from the start. It provides the concrete financial advice all grads need to succeed as they begin their independent lives. Incorporating self-tests, checklists, worksheets, statistics, and sources for further information, this essential, user-friendly guide presents a broad range of down-to-earth money-managing strategies, including:
creating a realistic budget that leaves room for fun and freedom
paying off student loans and saving hundreds of dollars while doing so
developing a solid credit history and avoiding revolving debt
buying or leasing a car
developing good savings and investing skills
getting the right kind of health and car insurance
preparing tax returns
finding cost-effective ways to travel
increasing your income
and much more!