10 financial tips for young people
Posted 23 November 2005, 10:17 in Personal Finance 2 Comments
Bankrate recently published 10 financial tips for young people, which I found to be an interesting read. Some tips that I will take to heart:
Go to college. You may want to do something that doesn’t require a college degree. For instance, you may dream of playing professional golf or running a barn and training horses. But give serious consideration to enrolling in college anyway. Yes, it’s a major investment, but if your parents are unable to help you pay for it, make it happen yourself, even if it means taking out loans. One way to save on costs: Go to a community college first; then transfer to a four-year university after two years.Find your purpose. If you’re having trouble figuring out what you want to do with your life, look within. You were born with certain talents and natural abilities. You know which subjects you excel in and which ones you struggle with. Choose a career that enables you to maximize your gifts in a way that fulfills you or helps others. As you grow, your career may change along with your desires. But for now, gravitate toward a field that feels like home.
Follow the golden rule. Contrary to popular belief, the duplicity and craftiness of Machiavellian tactics won’t really help you survive, but instead will engender mistrust in your relationships. Treat others fairly, the way you wish to be treated. Always be honest in your dealings with others. Seek out the company of people who are positive and supportive of your efforts.
The above points are what I will be focusing in 2006. I do believe I know my purpose in life and hope to solidify it through college and my studies. Lastly, I will continue to be true to myself and follow the golden rule: no gossip, no lies, and being brutally honest.
There are also 7 other points that you should consider, which can be found through the article link below. :)
Article: Bankrate.com
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AMAZING. you have touched my life. i love you.
— charles nalley · 25 October 2007, 09:12 · #
Good article! All these tips are important, but I guess there are not so many young people who care about all this stuff…
— Jess · 12 November 2007, 02:50 · #