5 Things To Help You In Your Post-Grad Life

For many people college was a time to be away from home but without having to really be an adult.

Ahhhhh college. It was a time to still be young and barley responsible, well for some of us. And although we have graduated with new knowledge and experience there are a lot of things that we have still yet to learn or practice. So, here are some helpful tips and suggestions to help you get your post-grad life in order and feel like a real adult!

Get your important information organized.

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Organize all your important information. You'll never need to worry about where that bill is, where you left that confirmation, or where you left a copy of your car registration. Having all your account information and records ready in case of emergencies or when needed! This will also help keep your shit together when you live on your own for your first time.

When I was in college, I've just graduated, many of my friends relied on their parents for some of their medical records, Social security number, and important information. Learn that stuff! It'll make all your interactions where you need to know those things so much easier and you won't have to worry about having to call/go back somewhere to provide the information you didn't have to begin with.

(The picture and helpful tip comes from A Bowl Full of Lemons; Organized Housekeeping)

Find a way that will help you keep your finances in check.

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So if you are like me and have yet had to do bills and organize rent and credit cards and so forth, this Month At A Glance is a great way to keep everything documented so you know EXACTLY where your money is going. This is also helpful to learn how to keep track of your bills and money until you can find your own way you like to do it. There are many free printable pages like this that you can find, and if you are feeling really ambitious you can make your own!

(This idea was found on the Thirty Handmade Days site.)

Read up on how to easily make yourself at home.

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Being at college and university, you are given your own space to make your own. If you are like me and are more comfortable when you feel you have established your own true space, than you'll enjoy this. Things like Decorating With Less can help you figure out how to make a small space truly yours. Also, you'll probably end up in a shared apartment or a small place (and if not hats off to you) so learning how to make a small space spectacular can be very helpful.

Keep track of all the different passwords and accounts you'll suddenly find yourself with.

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One of things I have suddenly found myself in abundance of is accounts and various passwords. Doctors offices now have the option of online accounts which now that I am an "adult" who does all these things by myself, I suddenly have several of these. You'll have these accounts, and your banking accounts, and your Amazon account, and your work accounts, and your student loan accounts, all needing super long "secure" and complicated passwords.

Especially when it comes to medical and student loan accounts, things that are federally secured and have sensitive information, you don't want to start mixing up your passwords and getting locked out of your account. Sheets like these password keepers, which are free printable sheets, can help you keep track.

Use some common sense and hide them wisely though, you really don't want to have all your crucial passwords just out for anyone to find. If you don't want just a loose piece of paper holding all of this then invest in a address notebook or a journal where you can organize it a little better.

(Curtsey of Frugalitygal)

Don't be put off by being on a budget!

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Speaking of making your space your own, finding a way to decorate on a budget isn't always easy but it can be done! Sometimes it feels like you've put together those fancy Pinterest boards of your dream apartment and that's it, just a Pinterest board. You can make it a reality and have it reflect what you want so you can come home and know you are home. Whether it is Doctor Who decor, a Boho inspired decor, or a modern looking decor, you can find a way to do it on a budget.

(Take a look here on Shopswell for some furniture and home decor deals.)