What They Don't Teach You in College [electronic resource] : A Graduate's Guide to Life on Your Own

You're finally free-so now what? You've passed the last final, and suddenly you're expected to know how to do all sorts of grown-up things-get a job, rent an apartment, pay for health insurance. The only problem is, no one ever told you how to do these things. Take a deep breath, because What They Don't Teach You in College is a crash course in Life 101. Your Job - soar through all the new-hire paperwork - create the best benefits package for you Your Money - live large on a small but smart budget - control your student loan payments Your Health - keep insurance costs low - get to know your HMO Your Apartment - spot the most dangerous traps in your lease - keep roommate headaches to a minimum Your Taxes - make filing your returns a breeze - discover simple ways to increase your refund Your Car - avoid used car pitfalls - negotiate like a pro for your first new car Packed with helpful checklists for every situation, easy definitions of essential terms and practical advice from an experienced lawyer, What They Don't Teach You in College makes life's major decisions as easy as 1, 2, 3. Say good-bye to college and hello to your new life! You're finally free-so now what?

You've passed the last final, and suddenly you're expected to know how to do all sorts of grown-up things-get a job, rent an apartment, pay for health insurance. The only problem is, no one ever told you how to do these things. Take a deep breath, because What They Don't Teach You in College is a crash course in Life 101.

Your Job
- soar through all the new-hire paperwork
- create the best benefits package for you

Your Money
- live large on a small but smart budget
- control your student loan payments

Your Health
- keep insurance costs low
- get to know your HMO

Your Apartment
- spot the most dangerous traps in your lease
- keep roommate headaches to a minimum

Your Taxes
- make filing your returns a breeze
- discover simple ways to increase your refund

Your Car
- avoid used car pitfalls
- negotiate like a pro for your first new car

Packed with helpful checklists for every situation, easy definitions of essential terms and practical advice from an experienced lawyer, What They Don't Teach You in College makes life's major decisions as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Say good-bye to college and hello to your new life!

This book provides the indispensible course they don't teach you in college. Covering topics from jobs to insurance to cars, this book is a crash course in Life 101 Provides all the information a new graduate needs to handle the necessary business matters relating to an independent life after college