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Walking across the stage and getting your diploma is just the beginning of a new stage of freedom. Not only are you done with classes and grades, you may be starting your first full-time job with a real paycheck.
Before you venture off to this new chapter of adulthood, check out these five smart money moves that will set you up for financial success in the years and decades ahead.
Start your career with knowledge
As you start your first job after college, make sure you understand how your new income and benefits work. The first step in the process is to consider negotiating your salary. Research starting salary ranges for your field and local area to use as a basis. Then look at the company’s recent news to gauge how flexible…