Money saving tips for college students

Entering the job market for the first time is daunting for college students, let alone attempting it in a recession. But young, relatively inexperienced workers have the most to gain and the least to lose, says Farnoosh Torabi, a financial whiz who is not long out of college herself.

College students, even those with student loans, are in a "great space to learn this because they don't have a mortgage, kids, a lot of the obligations," Farnoosh said.

She advised students to:

• Think creatively and take risks.
• Pass up a big salary for opportunities that will make you more competitive in the future, like an internship, a skills class, or an extra job that gives you great experience.


• Think aggressively about protecting your assets.
• Don't be afraid to learn how to invest in the stock market.
• Talk to others about money. Parents and family are a great source of advice and feedback.


• Seek out bank accounts that fit your needs, like no fees and a low minimum balance, on . She is a financial expert on the TLC show Real Simple, Real Life. Thanks, Farnoosh!