As if the anxiety that comes with having those first “real” interviews isn’t enough, new graduates have another hurdle to overcome: a historically grim job market.

In light of the global financial meltdown, more and more people are demanding increased attention to financial literacy. And conveniently enough, we are now in a month dedicated to improving how much we all know about finances.

Saving money as a student can be almost impossible. But looking at how you spend your money as a student can always use a little tweaking.

Taxes are unavoidable. And for those of you who just graduated, this thought will hit home very soon.

Who would have thought that choosing a career would be so similar to choosing a mate? And just like finding that perfect someone, finding the job of your dreams is no easy task.

It’s November, and that means there is another election to be had. While some people need little motivation to go to their local polling place, others need a little encouragement.

Buy or sell? Save or spend?

This is the week dedicated to answering these life altering questions. Financially planning at any level can be confusing and definitely overwhelming, so whether you are interested in how to do your own planning, or want someone to help, there is no time like the present – that’s why they make these theme weeks anyway.

The ink on your first paycheck is still wet and already you are planning your retirement party. As crazy as it sounds, now is not too soon to start thinking about that vacation home in Boca. Take the time now to learn the verbiage and start investing.

Now get off my lawn!

Another item to check off your to-do list after starting higher education is to pick a major, an emphasis, or a specialty. This decision will determine much more than your future occupation; it will also determine your out-of-school budget, and therefore it is important to estimate your future income. Two sites that take both the job and the location into consideration when approximating your future wages are: www.salary.com and www.naceweb.org.

College students these days are busy with much more than term papers – to get an edge in the job market once they graduate, many are taking on an internship or two while in school. Are they driven to succeed or missing out on the college experience?

Check out the Brazen Careerist blog. It’s an online community and career resource designed for Generation Y. While it also features a potpourri of topics, their article on dealing with grad school debt is what won us over.

Find out the ten things that can make life easier for you and your money.

This year is predicted to be a tough one for landing that dream job. So what’s a smart graduate to do with repayment looming? Think outside the standard repayment term – you have many payment options available, including graduated payment plans that start as low as interest-only. If you need to postpone making payments, consider applying for a deferment or forbearance.

They’re called boomerang kids, adultescents, thresholders. Across the pond, the term is kippers. College grads moving back in with their parents are becoming a common trend and the nicknames are plentiful. But are they clingy or just financially savvy? Weigh in with your thoughts on moving back home after graduation.

Spring is here and so is graduation, which means you’re probably in the midst of job hunting. We at the Ramen Report would like to wish you happy hunting and offer a few tips. You can read about these in more detail at CareerJournal.com.

Job opportunities are expanding, and employers are looking for new grads. The time is right to get some advice on landing the job of your dreams:

First job

Career tips

Every March, thousands of graduating medical students learn their residency fate in an exciting, and sometimes scary, ritual called Match Day (this year, it’s March 15). We wondered how the med students out there are coping with the anticipation. Will you tear open your envelope right away or let someone else do it for you? Counting on getting into your first choice hospital? Losing sleep over the unknown?

Let’s hear about it in the comments.

In spite of hefty debt and the burdens that come with it, this Howard graduate says he doesn’t regret going to his number-one school. He does wonder, though, how his generation’s supposed to get ahead when it’s mired in so much debt.