Life After College
Learn more about budgeting, credit, identity theft protection, investing and much more.
- Financial Advice for the College Graduate
- 7 Top Financial Tips for College Grads article from Money Talks News
- Job Search Resources
- Become a Millionaire by Age 30
- 15 Things You Should Know About MONEY in 2021
- How Student Loans Are Killing Home Ownership
- 10 Money Moves in Your 20s article
- 22 Money Skills and Principles
- 10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s article
- Good Calculators: A Calculator for everything
- Elite Personal Finance Guides & Rankings
- Money Geek: Smarter Financial Decisions website
- 10 Golden Rules to Retiring Rich article
- Buying a Car Tips
- Auto Loan and Car Buying resources
- What you need to know about Buying a Car
- Car Payment Calculator
- Guide to Buying Your First Car
- Electric Car Guide
- Financial Glossaries
- Cryptocurrency 101
- WalletHacks.com Personal Finance Blog
- Psychology of Spending
- The Frugal Teenager article shared by Lisa
- 12 Free Apps to Track Your Spending
- Budgeting 101
- Tips for College Students
- How to Create a Budget
- Simple Budget Worksheet
- How to Start Budgeting article
- Apps versus Spreadsheets?
- Student Budget Template
- "It's Far Better to Have More Money At the End of Your Month than More Month At the End of Your Money", Adam Carroll from The Money Savvy Student
- Cross Point Federal Credit Union on campus
- Chime mobile banking app
- Best College Student Checking Accounts
- What's the Difference Between a Savings and Checking Account?
- Gross pay - deductions and taxes = Net Pay - fixed expenses = Disposable income - elastic expenditures = Discretionary income
- Take-Home Paycheck Calculator
- Glossary of Tax Terms
- American Opportunity Federal Tax Credit
- Tax Guide for College Students
- Hire Someone or Do Your Own Taxes?
- Student Loan Interest deduction
- Estimate your salary from Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Education Tax benefits
- Sample Social Security Statement
- Taxes
- Annualcreditreport.com for your free credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus: Equifax (www.equifax.com, 1800-685-1111), Experian (www.experian.com, 1888-397-3742), and TransUnion (www.transunion.com, 1800-916-8800)
- Creditkarma.com and WalletHub for your free credit score and Bankrate.com for credit card information
- How to Build Credit and The Cost of a Bad Credit Score
- Turbo: Free credit score
- Beginner's Guide to Credit Scores
- Your FICO score
- What is a Good Credit Score?
- How to Re(Build) Credit
- Overnight Boost to Your Credit Score
- Student Credit Card Debt & Financial Survival Guide
- How do Credit Cards Work?
- Insure.com or LifeHappens.org for life, car, health, homeowner and renter insurance
- Important also for life changing events such as marriage, children, house, and consumer debt
- Life Insurance 101
- What Is and Isn't Covered with Homeowners insurance
- Umbrella Insurance Need?
- How to Avoid Identity Theft
- Social Media Safety
- 10 Tips to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
- Student Cybersecurity Threats
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Student Guide to Internet Safety
- Cybersecurity in the Financial Industry
- Internet Safety Guide for College Students
- Scam Protection Guide
- FTC Consumer Information
- How to Secure Your Digital Life
- Internet Safety Guide
- Utilize the power of early investing and the miracle of compound interest (calculator)
- Investor.gov and Morningstar resources
- Resources from ReisUp
- Young and the Invested
- Contribute the maximum: for employer match to 401(k) or 403(b) and Traditional or Roth IRA
- Why Roth IRAs are better
- 3 Secret Roth IRA Benefits
- 401(k) Rollover into an IRA
- Retirement Made EASY
- My retirement paycheck.org
- Estimate your retirement needs
- 10 Guaranteed Ways to Retire Rich
- Dollar Cost Averaging
- Retirement Calculator
- Best Trading Platforms for Beginners
- Vision Board for Investing
- Investing with Bonds
- Investing Terms You Should Know
- College student guide to investments
- Sustainable Investing
- Types of Non-Taxable Retirement Income
- Should I Buy a Home?
- Home Buying 101
- How to Save for a Down Payment
- 8 Reasons Why You Must Become a Homeowner
- Buying a Home with Student Debt
- Student Renter's Guide
- Educated Homebuyer
- Sustainable Home Decor Guide
- Recycle Furniture and Reduce Environmental Waste
- Zillow to find a home
- Home Security System Options
- Cost of living comparison from Numbeo
- Cozy.co for Landlords, Property Managers and Renters
- Student Loan Debt's Impact on Home Buying
- Student Housing resources
- Credit Score for Buying A House
- Avoiding Mortgage Scams
- Eco-Friendly Downsizing and Minimalist Living
- Home Energy-Saving Tips
- Renting in New Haven
- College Apartment Checklist
- Home Loans
- Property Management Software
- Wedding Budget Calculator
- Average Wedding Cost
- Small Budget Wedding
- 10 Ways Marriage Makes You Richer
- 11 Money Discussions BEFORE Marriage
- New Haven Apartment Rentals
- Tips for First Time Home Buyers
- Make Your Home Energy Efficient
- Eco-Friendly Renovations
- Avoiding Predatory Leases
- Internet Home Savings
- Home Repairs You Can Tackle Yourself
- Moving Tips Checklist
- Moving Scams
- Home Inspections
- Sustainable Furniture Shopping
- Renters Insurance
- Sustainable Tips for Greener Lifestyle
- Find a fee-only advisor at NAPFA
- Finance Calculator