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The Top Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates; From 10 different Finance Experts

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Manisha has an MBA from Harvard and serves as a Financial Fellow at Wellesley College. She is also a mentor to college students entering the financial planning profession. “Learn to live within your means right out of the gate.” – Manisha Thakor, CFA. Greg McBride, CFA.

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Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

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One of my nieces did this when borrowing for college. Rich people can borrow from their brokerage accounts, typically at lower rates and with less hassle. While it may be tempting to borrow ‘just a bit more than I need’, don’t do it. The excess money may just disappear with no benefit to you.

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