Today: Ask http://LearnVest.com CEO @alexavontobel your trickiest financial questions, live at 3pm. #CosmoLIVE pic.twitter.com/DDavFJFpom/DDavFJFp
.@alexavontobel what's one of the biggest money mistakes you see 20-somethings make? #CosmoLIVE
@Cosmopolitan getting into credit card debt without a plan to get out. it can be so overwhelming and a major cause of stress! #CosmoLIVE
@alexavontobel What's the best way to tackle my student loan when I graduate? #CosmoLIVE- @jenkinskelsey first, get organized! research your repayment options (depending on your post-grad salary) #CosmoLIVE
- Almost 70% of grads have student loan debt. @alexavontobel recommends this guide to paying it off: http://ow.ly/g3cC0 CoCosmoLIVE
@Cosmopolitan @alexavontobel What percentage of your pay check should you put away weekly to build up your savings? #CosmoLIVE- @DAdeeyo at least 20% of your take-home pay should go to the future: saving for emergencies, retirement and paying down debt #CosmoLIVE
- @DAdeeyo these are all important goals so you may save less than 20% if you have debt to pay off too #CosmoLIVE
Interest rates suck these days, where should I be putting my savings? #cosmolive- @frugalinaustin online banks usually have the best rates. you can compare at http://bankrate.com or h http://savingsaccounts.com s.CosmoLIVEoLIVE
- @frugalinaustin make sure the bank is FDIC-insured! The highest you're likely to get is 1% #CosmoLIVE
- @alexavontobel #CosmoLIVE MT @Melodia4eva: I'm graduating from college (again); how can I quickly pay off student loans & not live in a box?
- @Cosmopolitan a budget is the foundation for your $$ so take 15 minutes to set one up on @LearnVest or make sure yours is solid #CosmoLIVE
@alexavontobel about to start my first FT job at 26. What to prioritize: cc debt, student loans or savings? #CosmoLIVE- @embrake01 these are ALL so important and 20% of your budget should address them. make sure you're paying minimum on all debts #CosmoLIVE
@alexavontobel I spend tons on food, but it's hard to cook with my schedule. Any ideas for saving money on food but also time? #cosmoLIVE- @maliagriggs meal planning is the way to go! use sundays to prep for the week. instead of delivery, go for frozen #CosmoLIVE
@alexavontobel @Cosmopolitan Tips for college students that are unable to get a job, but need some spending money?! #CosmoLIVE
@alexavontobel, how do you feel about dividing finances w/ your partner or spouse? joint accounts, separate accts, one big pot? #cosmolive- @michelleruiz there are lots of great ways - I love a combo of individual and joint for household expenses http://ow.ly/g39b2 CoCosmoLIVE
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