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10-20-2010, 04:37 AM
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Credit card 101. Like for instance, have 1 card with a $1000 limit. Anything more than that is just asking for trouble for a 22 year old. A credit counseling agency can probably help with that.
You might be able to get a recruitment/employment agency to come give a talk about how to look for a job, go through the interview process etc. I have used several in my day and some were excellent about saying, here's how you tell your entire life story in 2 minutes, for example.
But do use your alumnae groups. If you are at a school where a lot of girls move "away" you could also include the alums from the soon to be adopted cities. I promise you they will be thrilled to help however they can.
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10-20-2010, 09:44 AM
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Credit card 101. Like for instance, have 1 card with a $1000 limit. Anything more than that is just asking for trouble for a 22 year old. A credit counseling agency can probably help with that.
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Unfortunately for many members, this is probably shutting the barn door after the horse is out and 50 miles down the road.
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10-20-2010, 09:53 AM
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Unfortunately for many members, this is probably shutting the barn door after the horse is out and 50 miles down the road.
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Yeah I've always thought it would be nice to have a program on this yearly. I escaped this particular pitfall because of my parents who are extremely conservative with credit and have made it clear if I get myself into trouble I will be getting myself out of it, but I have no doubt without all of that I would've been eyeball high in debt and I have many friends that already are.
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10-20-2010, 10:01 AM
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Unfortunately for many members, this is probably shutting the barn door after the horse is out and 50 miles down the road.
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True. Maybe how to manage student loan payments, look for consolidation options, or how to shop for a mortgage or car loan.
Credit cards should be taught in high school.
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10-20-2010, 12:44 PM
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True. Maybe how to manage student loan payments, look for consolidation options, or how to shop for a mortgage or car loan.
Credit cards should be taught in high school.
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Mortgage or car loan, yes! Basics of taxes? I know some people will already be paying them before they graduate, but for those who don't have a job or don't make enough to pay taxes, that would be a helpful starting place.
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10-20-2010, 12:51 PM
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Negotiations! Women are generally bad at this, and their salaries suffer accordingly.
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