Dshan -- sweet blog. I run a site called Gradspot.com that's a resource for twnetysomethings making the transition to life after college. Would love to feature some of your thoughts/music picks if you're interested.
Great advice. Another tip: sign up for automatic bill pay to avoid late fees. You can do this directly with a service provider (e.g., gas/electric) or through your bank (e.g., have your bank automatically issue a check to your landlord each month). For anyone looking for more info, we have a bunch of personal finance tips for recent grads at gradspot.com that I hope could also compliment this article.
Michelle S. Thanks for your input. Your tip regarding automatic bill pay is a good one, but there are some potential pitfalls to avoid if you sign up for this feature. To find out what they are, read this site's September 4 article titled Automatic Bill Pay Gotchas.