Money Management 101

Financial discussion can be enough to stress out almost anyone in their 20's. From dealing with their college loans to building up a savings account, the financial decisions that 20 somethings make can help or hurt them for the rest of their lives. Keep these tips in mind to help take control of your money early in life.

• Figure out your spending habits - if you do not know how much you spend each week, you will not be able to figure out where you can start saving. Figure out how much you spend on average each week, including groceries, bar tabs, and eating out to help you create a more realistic spending plan.
• Be aware of credit card debt - credit cards may seem like a path to easy money. However, that money will need to get paid back. While opening a couple credit cards can help to build your credit, you should be careful of just how much you spend.
• Check your credit score - your credit score will be used for many different aspects as you grow up, from buying a car to your auto insurance policy. The higher your credit score, the better it will benefit you later in life. Make sure to keep up with all of your bills to better your score.
• Set up an emergency fund - even if you have a steady job right now, you have no way to predict your future. An emergency fund can help to make sure that you have the funds necessary in case of any disasters, from job loss to a serious illness.
• Take control of your student loans - student loans can be a thing of nightmares for most recent grads. While they may seem scary, they are a fact of life. Set up a plan of how you are going to pay them off to ensure that you are not paying more than you need to.

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