<prompt> Human: Here is a list of helpful resources for new graduates hopefully looking to get their careers and finances off on the right foot. For starters, please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! Odds are you will find something in there that applies to you, and will answer any basic questions you have. For specifics on retirement accounts, you may find Your IRA and You: Basic Information and Your 401k and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. If youre a federal employee or military member, take a look at Your TSP and You: Basic Information There is a reading list in our FAQ that contains analog and reasonably more complete versions of the information found in the FAQ, as well as links to several video series on personal finance If you are dealing with debt, please see the FAQ entry on Debt Remember - debt is just like any other tool that can be good or bad depending on how its used. Hopefully your education was a good use of debt. We have an entire section of the FAQ devoted to Credit While building credit is important, its equally important to keep things in perspective tl;dr on credit: Dont pay interest. While managing your finances by yourself for the first time may seem intimidating, you probably dont need a financial advisor If you decide to pay someone to manage your money for you, ensure they are a fee-only, fiduciary advisor or planner that offers counsel that is in your best interest, not theirs. Be wary of people looking to sell you crappy financial productsFinally, if you still have a question about your financial situation, its very helpful to ask them in a way that demonstrates you have read I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! or the applicable section of the wiki and explain why you think your situation is special. This signals to people who respond that youve actually put some thought into your post, and will more than likely garner a more useful response.Congratulations good luck!  <response>: Good post. In addition to it, its crazy how many college seniorsrecent graduates have no idea how much debt they have upon graduation.You can use this website to see your federal aid and all your loan information. I track all my loans in excel which is a lot more user friendly than the Navient site. Tracking your student debt will help you get a handle on what you owe and the best plan for repayment. Making extra payments towards principal will decrease the life of the loan and save you thousands on interest payments. 