We all know that graduation is a joyous occasion, but it also marks the point at which people step out of school. That real world offers a ton of opportunities – and infinite chances to make enormous financial mistakes. Here are some tips to help keep you in good financial shape as you embark upon your college career:

· Spend Less Than You Earn

· Create a Budget

· Make a Plan to Tackle Debt

· Take Out a Limited Amount of Credit Cards

· Start Investing Now

· Create an Emergency Fund