The Graduate's Guide to Money

Book excerpt: If you are a recent college grad or a young professional, THE GRADUATE'S GUIDE TO MONEY is the complete guide to help you dive into the real world with the knowledge to be financially smart now and in the future. This practical guide is essentially "money talk made easy."As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and CPA, Tana Ackerly Gildea knows the money pitfalls, problems, and priorities to consider when starting out. "I didn't even start my life as a financial planner, so I made a lot of money mistakes in my 20s and 30s," says Gildea, a mother of four young adults. "I'm passionate about helping the next generation avoid some of my costly mistakes and create a plan for themselves earlier in life than I did."In this book, you'll learn how to keep more of the stuff you work so hard for, plus the necessary aspects of good money management for Your First Job, Paying the Bills, Debt, Money Mistakes, Insurance, Saving and Investing, Emotional Spending, Taxes, and more! When you're done reading this book, you'll know the essentials needed to establish a firm financial foundation and start your financial journey on the right foot.