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06/09/2017 Graduating into the economy
Jun 9, 2017

06/09/2017 Graduating into the economy

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We're diving into the economics of being a recent grad this week, from building credit, to finding the right job, to saving for a home (or just paying the rent). 

We have tips for recent grads from Ask a Manager’s Alison Green and The Points Guy, Brian Kelly. Plus, our team traveled to San Francisco and Manhattan talking to businesses that have nailed marketing to millennials (some millennials, anyway): Everlane and The Sill.

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Linda Cardellini stars in the latest season of Netflix's "Bloodline."
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How to find the houseplant to suit your lifestyle

Jun 9, 2017
You can do better than a fiddle fig tree.
The Sill founder and CEO Eliza Blank pots houseplants. 
Courtesy The Sill

Ask Polly to graduates: 'Don't pretend you're fearless'

Jun 9, 2017
New York Magazine advice columnist Heather Havrilesky gives the Marketplace commencement speech.
Havrilesky writes for New York Magazine's advice column "Ask Polly."
Willy Somma

How to land a great job as a recent grad

Jun 9, 2017
Alison Green of Ask A Manager lends her advice for recent grads hunting for jobs.
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Everlane is a millennial fever dream and it's making a killing

Jun 9, 2017
Its Instagram posts are the stereotypical depiction of the millennial lifestyle.
Everlane's San Francisco headquarter is based in the downtown Mission District.
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The do's and don'ts of saving money

Jun 9, 2017
Also, how can you plan for your dream home?
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Is this Everlane's headquarters or is this Nancy Meyers' "The Intern"?

Jun 9, 2017
Do you know your millennial brands from your ascetically aspirational rom-coms?
Warner Bros, Everlane

The 5 best ways to build your credit

Jun 9, 2017
From credit basics to great perks, "The Points Guy" Brian Kelly gives his best credit tips.
Mortgage rates are down. So are auto loans. What about credit card rates?
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We’re diving into the economics of being a recent grad this week, from building credit, to finding the right job, to saving for a home (or just paying the rent). 

We have tips for recent grads from Ask a Manager’s Alison Green and The Points Guy, Brian Kelly. Plus, our team traveled to San Francisco and Manhattan talking to businesses that have nailed marketing to millennials (some millennials, anyway): Everlane and The Sill.