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Life After College: Post-College Survival Techniques

Don’t worry: Life doesn’t go completely downhill after you leave college. But the first few years after you graduate can be pretty tough. To help alleviate the burden, scour the resources in this Life After College Web Guide. You’ll learn how to get a job, avoid getting a job, search for an apartment and make new friends. We’ve even got financial tips and (spoiler alert!) advice about how soon you need to start saving for retirement. The party is just getting started.

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Finding a Job After College

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How to Find an Apartment

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Financial Planning After College

Once upon a time, expensive textbooks were the bane of your existence. Although graduating college ensures that you’ll never again pay $80 for a history of U.S. economics, you’ll have plenty of other expenses to keep you occupied. Use the sites below to get off on the right foot with tips on financial planning after college.

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Visit the findingDulcinea Personal Finance Web Guide and Investing Web Guide for essential links on how to manage your money for the short and long term.

The New York Times warns that today, a college degree does not guarantee financial success. You might not be able to solve the American fiscal crisis, but you can prepare by arming yourself with knowledge.

Top Sites for Financial Planning After College

For dealing with student loans …

Young Money explains how to recognize a good deal on student loan consolidations, and how to identify the bad offers so you don’t get yourself in trouble.

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To make prudent choices …

MSN Money’s article, “A survival guide for college grads,” gives the lowdown on how to allocate your money after you graduate. In other words: Yes, you do need to buy a new suit but no, you don’t need a PlayStation 3.

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MoneyAnswers.com, a blog by financial journalist Jordan E. Goodman, has a section devoted to “Smart Money Strategies: 20s and 30s.” The tips are most useful for those already drawing a steady paycheck as they focus on “establishing your financial foundation.” Get comprehensive answers to questions about taxes, investing, owning vs. renting and how to make the most of what your company offers you.

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