11 Financial Rules for College Students

Try and limit student loans to your anticipated first year post-graduate salary.

Jobs, Internships, school projects, and mentors lead to better post-graduation employment.

Unfortunately GPA still matters –  If yours sucks, at least try and show improvement.

Don’t buy on credit unless it appreciates – a car loan is the exception.

Pay your credit card in full every month – PERIOD.

Save and invest 10-20% of your post-graduation income – Pay Yourself First.

Take advantage of compound interest – IMMEDIATELY

Don’t buy individual stocks – Nobody can predict the future, so don’t try.

Buy ETFs – DIVERSIFY DIVERSIFY DIVERSIFY.

Max out tax advantage accounts.

At a minimum, obtain Car and Health Insurance – Don’t let an accident or illness set you back.