My daughter graduated from college in 1985. She had a very close friend who is still paying off credit cards. They're not academic type debts. This woman is in her mid-30s, has a wonderful job and wonderful earnings, but so much of it goes to paying off her credit cards for debts incurred 15 years ago. |
One of the biggies is rent, |
Restraint is very important when one graduates, |
The other fantasy is a wonderful car to drive up to this phenomenal apartment. Does one really need a car? In New York or Boston, a car is a detriment. It's very unglamorous, but public transportation may be an answer for a short while. They need six months to see how their work lives develop. Then they will have a better idea of what they can and cannot afford. |