Financial Planning for College Graduates

About this book

If you are anything like millions of college students and graduates around the country, you may not have been taught in school how to manage your finances, make your money grow, or what you should look out for in various insurance products. This is the resource you have been waiting for: Financial Planning for College Graduates will walk you through everything you need to know about taking control of your finances. Author Andrew C. Schaffer shares his insight into what people in their twenties and thirties need to know to successfully manage their money. As a Professor of Finance and Law for over 20 years, he has taught college students strategies that can help them add hundreds of thousands of dollars of worth in the years ahead, and he wants you to learn from his experience. In this easy-to-read book, you will learn how to: - Create a budget and stick to it. - Understand and improve your credit score. - Avoid excessive debt. - Use credit cards to build a good credit history without incurring crushing debt. - Get the benefits you deserve from your employer. - What to look for in life, health, auto and home or renter's insurance. - Build wealth over time. - Save and pay for a home. - Save for retirement. In a clear, step-by-step guide, this resource offers practical advice that anyone of any background or major will understand. Start building a more prosperous future, and take control of your finances today.