News Digest of the IEEE Financial Advantage Program

	Spring 2009 Issue
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Breaking Out On Your Own: What Young Adults Need to Know

As the estimated 1.5 million Americans who graduated from college this past spring begin to settle into their first job, their first post-graduate apartment, and essentially, into the rest of their lives, many will be confronted with new-found freedoms, including financial independence.

No longer benefiting from financial support from parents, or student loans or college funds, most young adults across America will be responsible for managing their own finances. Where do they start?

Of the number of tips for young adults living on their own for the first time, Peter Bielagus, Young America’s Financial Coach™, licensed financial advisor and author of Getting Loaded: A Complete Personal Finance Guide for Students and Young Professionals, says renters insurance is one of the top five on the list. Read more. (PDF, 190 KB)

Would you be out of luck if your computer, TV or other belongings were stolen?

In today’s day and age, students have more valuable possessions than ever before. And, if you’re a student who’s renting off campus, your belongings may not be covered under your family’s homeowners insurance policy. In the unfortunate event that someone steals your laptop, uses your credit card without permission or is accidentally injured while in your home, you may be out of luck.

Bottom line: you should consider getting a renters insurance policy.

Through IEEE’s special affiliation with Travelers, you could get the protection you need at a price you can afford. Read more on how it works. (PDF, 99 KB)