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You're 18! Now what?
It's time to embrace adulting!
Loans. Insurance. IRAs.
Wait! Are you serious?
When you get into the details, the independent world you've been searching for your whole life may not sound so great after all.
The truth is, being an adult can be liberating and a lot of fun. It can also be very intimidating.
Whether your parents gave you tips about finding a job, saving money, improving your credit score, or left it for you to figure out--or even if they tried and you didn't listen--it's not too late to prepare for the responsibilities that come with living on your own. This guide will give you resources and answers to a wide range of questions you're already asking or soon will be.
Dr. Catherine Gilstein has decades of experience in financial services and teaching college business courses. This compilation of her knowledge and conversations with thousands of students reflects her passion: to help young adults successfully navigate the universe they've been thrust into.
With optimism, encouragement, and a sense of humor, Dr. Gilstein reminds you that even if you doubt that you're ready to adult . . . you can!
About the author
Dr. Catherine Gilstein, MBA, PhD, has been teaching business courses at the college level for the past ten years. She has also spent twenty-plus years in the financial services industry and conducted her dissertation research on women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and their career development. Catherine is committed to her students.
She has earned a reputation for integrity and true concern, and cares about education and economic empowerment. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, reading on the beach, and writing in her spare time.
You're 18! Now What? is her first book.
LinkedIn: /CATHERINE-GILSTEIN
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