All of a sudden there’s that new apartment, a credit card, hefty student loans, and the possibility of an awesome first job. A young person soon faces a remarkable array of choices when making a leap to independence. With Dearborn’s Starting Out guide, readers won’t have to learn all the steps by themselves. This engaging book anticipates every situation: renting and leases, keeping a cash reserve, establishing credit, borrowing, repaying student loans, and wrestling with all-important career decisions. This is the perfect gift for a young person or new graduate seeking to build a solid financial foundation.