Personal Finance Buzz

The employment battle of men vs. women is slowly starting to tilt in favor of women. Not only are they earning more money, they are also taking control of some employment sectors.

It’s almost summer for college students around the country, and that means it is time to start thinking about getting an internship. Internships can be great ways to get first hand experiences in the field you may want to pursue after graduation. They also look great on resumes for new graduates, and many do pay, so you can have some spending money. Finally, it can be a good way to start building your professional network and making industry connections for after graduation.

If you’re thinking about getting an internship this summer, here is your guide to nailing the process!

Not too long ago, a reader on my blog asked me “Is 700 a good credit score?” I explained to her that it is a decent score, but in today’s economy I would no longer consider it good. Creditors are now pickier than ever when it comes to granting credit and although a 700 credit score would have gotten you far in the past, it won’t today. Now more than ever, a high credit score is important.

But whether you currently have a 605 or a 755, what are ways of improving your credit score? Besides paying off credit card debt, here are 3 tips you should keep in mind:

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Have you ever wanted to try your own hand at investing in stocks and bonds? Do you want to go backpacking through Europe after you graduate college? Do you want to join the Peace Corps? The time to take these kinds of chances is when you are young.

One of the first steps to improving financial literacy is to start young. Whether it’s the parents, or a structured class in school, knowing how to handle your finances is a skill that often isn’t learned by the time children are finished high school and heading out to college.