College grad's survival guide to the real world

Jobs • Finding job opportunities • Resume-writing tips • Shine in your interview • Successful salary negotiating     Finance • Money Management 101 • Student loan strategies • Establishing credit • It's easy to save     Lifestyle changes • Living on your own • Buying your first car • Insurance needs for new grad • Building your career     Taxes • Quick intro to taxes • Managing your taxes • Can I deduct it? • Bloopers and scams     Tool kit • Tools for enhancing your career • Money management tools • Tools to tweak your living expenses • Tax toolbox     Back to splash page

Congratulations! Graduating from college is a major milestone. And you did it! As you embark on this new chapter in your life, perhaps your plans for the immediate future are unclear. That's OK. This guide is designed with you in mind.

As a full-fledged college grad, you'll be confronting new challenges such as finding your dream job, managing your new paycheck (one hopes, a big one!) and adjusting to living on your own. Here you'll find valuable information, expert advice and the tools to manage the game of life.

It's the ultimate guide to surviving the real world -- and best of all, it's free!

Click on any (and all) of the links below to get started.

• Landing a job
• Managing your finances
• Enjoying lifestyle changes
• Dealing with taxes
• Tool kit of calculators and tips

Compiled by Dena Dubay, Dani Arthur, Amy Fleitas and Myra Cristobal. Illustrations by Brandy Kesl.