Comments on: 23 Pieces of Advice that College Graduates Don’t Want to Hear http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:40:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Hot Topics « Personal finance for the rising stars http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-123289 Hot Topics « Personal finance for the rising stars Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:19:55 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-123289 [...] us have questions about making and saving money.  This blog will try to answer those questions.  This is a good starting point.  And the hot topics for my blog [...] [...] us have questions about making and saving money.  This blog will try to answer those questions.  This is a good starting point.  And the hot topics for my blog [...]

]]> By: Mike http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-108405 Mike Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:26:39 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-108405 Great advice! Except #23. Is that supposed to be a joke or is sleeping with your boss a common problem? I thought only happened in the movies. Then again I'm a straight man and my boss is a man so its not an issue. Great advice! Except #23. Is that supposed to be a joke or is sleeping with your boss a common problem? I thought only happened in the movies. Then again I’m a straight man and my boss is a man so its not an issue.

]]> By: liz http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-71208 liz Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:30:55 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-71208 i think this list is common sense and applies not just to college grads, but to anyone reading the list.... this list also kind of sounds like a mom wagging her finger.... i don't know anyone who is older who actually abides by all of these items all of the time. i think before a lot of young college grads listen to this advice, they'll probably have to make a few mistakes along the way. i figure mistakes aren't that bad to make, so long as you can correct them and recover from them. i think that is more what life is about than sticking to a list that someone else made for you. i mean come on, if you were 20 or 21 and read this list, would you have paid attention to any of it? probably not. i think this list is common sense and applies not just to college grads, but to anyone reading the list….

this list also kind of sounds like a mom wagging her finger…. i don’t know anyone who is older who actually abides by all of these items all of the time. i think before a lot of young college grads listen to this advice, they’ll probably have to make a few mistakes along the way.

i figure mistakes aren’t that bad to make, so long as you can correct them and recover from them. i think that is more what life is about than sticking to a list that someone else made for you.

i mean come on, if you were 20 or 21 and read this list, would you have paid attention to any of it? probably not.

]]> By: Steve http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-69024 Steve Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:17:55 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-69024 Well written. Point #7 is a great one. Although living with your parents saves you money, time and effort that you can use for other things... it doesn't teach independence/self reliance which is just as important as one's finances. Well written. Point #7 is a great one. Although living with your parents saves you money, time and effort that you can use for other things… it doesn’t teach independence/self reliance which is just as important as one’s finances.

]]> By: ~Dawn http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-69004 ~Dawn Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:45:16 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-69004 These would be good for High School Graduates- the sooner the better! Just make it a pamphlet small enough to fit in the graduation card! These would be good for High School Graduates- the sooner the better!

Just make it a pamphlet small enough to fit in the graduation card!

]]> By: sir jorge http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-68975 sir jorge Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:22:00 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-68975 I liked this list. I just graduated in march, and well...it's been crappy. I liked this list. I just graduated in march, and well…it’s been crappy.

]]> By: Amber Yount http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-68965 Amber Yount Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:12:09 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-68965 Great list! I'm getting ready to graduate in the spring, bt unfortunately ive already learned most of these tips the hard way. Great list! I’m getting ready to graduate in the spring, bt unfortunately ive already learned most of these tips the hard way.

]]> By: Fern http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-68899 Fern Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:04:34 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-68899 And among the most important, be patient. Meaning that unless you're brilliant, get a large inheritance or invent the next cool gadget, you're going to have to work your way the old-fashioned way, through hard work. Don't expect instant gratification. Dont' take shortcuts. It's possible to do well in life and still live a life that's ethical, responsible and kind to animals. And among the most important, be patient. Meaning that unless you’re brilliant, get a large inheritance or invent the next cool gadget, you’re going to have to work your way the old-fashioned way, through hard work. Don’t expect instant gratification. Dont’ take shortcuts. It’s possible to do well in life and still live a life that’s ethical, responsible and kind to animals.

]]> By: Nick in Iraq http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-68834 Nick in Iraq Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:21:27 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-68834 Not a bad list. I wish somebody would have told me about a few of these! I'm still paying for the stupid things I did after graduating from college. Best of luck to any new grads who read this list... Not a bad list. I wish somebody would have told me about a few of these! I’m still paying for the stupid things I did after graduating from college.

Best of luck to any new grads who read this list…

]]> By: disneysteve http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html/comment-page-1#comment-68824 disneysteve Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:53:38 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/03/101594_23-pieces-of-advice-that-college-graduates-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-hear.html#comment-68824 GREAT ARTICLE! This one is a keeper. As for #3, I totally agree. I know a girl who has no credit and just tried to get a cell phone. They wanted a $500 security deposit from her!! Needless to say, no cell phone for her until she establishes credit. GREAT ARTICLE! This one is a keeper.

As for #3, I totally agree. I know a girl who has no credit and just tried to get a cell phone. They wanted a $500 security deposit from her!! Needless to say, no cell phone for her until she establishes credit.

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