Handling Life After College
Resources
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- Fill out our Personal Finance Checklist to take the first step to foster a healthy relationship with money.
- Explore various money management tools such as calculators, budgeting worksheets, and checklists on mymoney.gov
- Book a Money Matters meeting with Financial Wellness Coordinator Dana Oster
Paycheck Calculator by Smart Assets
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- Calculate an estimate of your paychecks after tax for both hourly and salary wages depending on your city
Living Wage Calculator by MIT
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- Use this calculator to compare living wage to minimum wage in various cities across the U.S.
Consumer Resources by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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- Guides and tools to help you make more informed financial decisions
Life Insurance Needs Calculator by Life Happens
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- Protect yourself against risk with this quick quiz that estimates the amount of life insurance you may need for your family
Articles
A Guide to Income Taxes for College Students by Saving for College
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- Tips on how to handle taxes and take advantage of tax deductions and tax credits
- Familiarize yourself with relevant tax forms you may have to fill out as a college student and find your tax bracket
Top 10 Student Loan Tips for Recent Graduates by The Institute for College Access & Success
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- Tips on how to overcome the obstacle of student loans as you graduate and enter “the real world”
Career Articles
Vision Board: Invest for Your Future by Investor.gov
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- Create a vision board for both short and long term financial goals
Career and Job Market Research by Boise State Career Services
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- Resources that will help you become knowledgeable and conduct research on the job market and careers that interest you
Students and Financial Literacy by Annuity.org
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- Consider reviewing the following sections:
- Planning for the Future
- Starting Your Career
- Consider reviewing the following sections: