During college years many people settle for Top Ramen, Mac N Cheese or left over pizza for breakfast as part of the college student norm. However, once you graduate and find a job, you will have to manage a paycheck.
The more money you have, the more responsibilities will come. The link below will provide you with 100 rules on how to manage your money in these areas: how to pay off debt or loans, lifestyle, budgeting, investing, bills, finding deals and how to keep your credit in shape.
100 Essential Money Rules for Life After College
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
College Degrees: Cost vs. Benefit
On Sept. 21, the College Board published a study that found people with bachelor's degrees, on average, earn about 66 percent more than those with a high school diploma during their lifetime, and about 42 percent more than those with an associate degree.
Taking into consideration the difficulties facing 1) state and federal governments, 2) colleges and universities, and 3) students and their families in trying to balance budgets and help students continue higher education, the report illustrates some of the economic and non-economic gains resulting from higher education -- health outcomes, community involvement, and other life patterns -- according to a WSU Today article.
Find helpful graphs and read the full article here.
Taking into consideration the difficulties facing 1) state and federal governments, 2) colleges and universities, and 3) students and their families in trying to balance budgets and help students continue higher education, the report illustrates some of the economic and non-economic gains resulting from higher education -- health outcomes, community involvement, and other life patterns -- according to a WSU Today article.
Find helpful graphs and read the full article here.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
International Job Opportunities
College graduates should not rule out international opportunities when looking for a job. Searching the international job market can yield effective results. Jobs in the international market tend to be more temporary, but a lot of employers offer decent pay and a secure opportunity. Experiencing another culture could be beneficial, and it might give an edge over the competition in today's struggling economy.
Here is an opportunity in Lima, Peru for college graduates with copy editing, writing, and communication backgrounds.
http://www.koechcorp.com/internship2011.htm
Here is an opportunity in Lima, Peru for college graduates with copy editing, writing, and communication backgrounds.
http://www.koechcorp.com/internship2011.htm
Monday, September 27, 2010
New Journalism Jobs (Audio)
Below is a podcast explaining a few new jobs on the market for a journalism graduate.
Obama Urges Students to Stay Informed, Vote
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden spoke at universities around the Midwest on Monday, pitching to young voters the importance of staying politically active and voting in midterm elections.
He said the midterm elections might not be as exciting as the 2008 presidential race, but that it is still a "big choice. That has big consequences. ..."
"Back in 2008, a lot of young people got involved in my campaign because they... generally felt that we needed to bring about fundamental changes in how we operate," Obama said.
He said due to the financial crisis and constant argument in Washington, he understands why we are thinking "things haven't changed as much as we would have liked or as quickly as we would have liked -- even though the health care bill got passed, financial regulatory bill got passed, and we brought an end to our combat mission in Iraq. Still it seems as if a lot of the old politics is still operating in Washington."
His response is that all change is a slow progression, and that these elections are crucial in determining what that will look like.
Read the full Huffington Host story here.
He said the midterm elections might not be as exciting as the 2008 presidential race, but that it is still a "big choice. That has big consequences. ..."
"Back in 2008, a lot of young people got involved in my campaign because they... generally felt that we needed to bring about fundamental changes in how we operate," Obama said.
He said due to the financial crisis and constant argument in Washington, he understands why we are thinking "things haven't changed as much as we would have liked or as quickly as we would have liked -- even though the health care bill got passed, financial regulatory bill got passed, and we brought an end to our combat mission in Iraq. Still it seems as if a lot of the old politics is still operating in Washington."
His response is that all change is a slow progression, and that these elections are crucial in determining what that will look like.
Read the full Huffington Host story here.
Ask the Experts: College Debt and First Jobs
According to one CNN statistic, only 20 percent of college graduates land jobs immediately after graduation opposed to the 50 percent that did in 2007. So how are new grads, loaded down with debt and newly entering into the workforce, going to get jobs in this economy? Here's what Debbie Edwards, senior associate director of the Center for Advising and Career Development, and Chio Flores, director of Financial Aid, had to say:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Top 10 Cities for College Grads
If you’re moving back home or you’re venturing across the country to a new city, you’re going to be looking for a place to live when you start your first full-time job. After research, CBCampus.com and Apartments.com created a list of the top cities for new grads, factoring in entry-level job openings and cost for a one-bedroom apartment.
Top 10 best cities with the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment:
1. Philadelphia $962
2. Boston $1,343
3. New York $1,520
4. Phoenix $741
5. Chicago $1,029
6. Dallas/Fort Worth $755
7. Los Angeles $1,435
8. Houston $778
9. Detroit $699
10. Atlanta $773
Top 10 best cities with the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment:
1. Philadelphia $962
2. Boston $1,343
3. New York $1,520
4. Phoenix $741
5. Chicago $1,029
6. Dallas/Fort Worth $755
7. Los Angeles $1,435
8. Houston $778
9. Detroit $699
10. Atlanta $773
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