5 Financial Lessons I Wish I Knew After Graduation: A Guide to Post-College Success

Ah, the glory days of college... Those were times to cherish, weren't they? The all-nighters, juggling classes with part-time jobs, scarfing down free pizza at volunteer events, and those 2 a.m. munchies on a random Thursday. These experiences shaped my college years and probably yours too. Then came graduation day—that moment when you finally held that ticket to a better life and a higher-paying job. But as I look back to my own graduation in May 2000, I realize there were some crucial lessons I wish I'd known. So, if I could hop in a time machine and give my younger self some advice, here's what I'd say: 1. Keep Your Housing Costs Low (Even When You Can Afford More) Fresh out of college, you're no longer a broke student. With y