Imagine you have just invested four years of your life and $250,000 to earn a college degree. You graduate; they give you a piece of paper and send you into the working world. But have they taught you:How do you pay your student loans? What your employee benefits package does? Why maxing out your 401(k) could cost you $750,000+? These questions, plus numerous others, must be answered to operate as a fully functional financial adult. Financial Mistakes of Young Professionals empowers young adults to make intelligent, informed decisions for their financial future. Joe Templin has taught tens of thousands of young professionals the basics of financial planning. He aims to help them develop good financial habits early in their careers, giving them the flexibility and freedom to live without being tied down by strict budgets or jobs they dislike. Financial Mistakes of Young Professionals will entertain and educate, enabling readers to take control of their financial future by understanding the fundamentals of financial planning and making better monetary and life choices without the need for expensive programs or risky investments. This book provides an excellent foundation for financial principles and a reference guide when you say, "What should I do about X?" The budgeting and debt reduction tools will be helpful at particular times, and the FAQs and Horror Stories can be funny lessons at the right moment. Just like no one approach is perfect for everyone in financial planning, there is no right way to use the Financial Mistakes of Young Professionals to help you reach your goals.