The Daily Money: 5 money moves for college grads

Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.

Did you just graduate from college or do you know someone who did?

The class of 2026 has graduated into an economy in which consumer sentiment is near all-time lows, reports Rachel Barber.

New college graduates are entering "the real world" without rose-colored glasses. Seventy-six percent of college graduates surveyed by career platform Monster in February said they were concerned about the economy's impact on their job prospects.

Barber's story shares five things new grads should keep in mind to get on the right financial footing.

Retiree savings at risk?

American retirees are likely to outlive their savings in 41 states, according to a new report.  

Daniel de Visé shares more about where retirees may outlive their savings and the states where they may have a surplus.

Want to move?

How much money would you accept as an incentive to pick up and move to a new city?

Is $9,500 enough?

One Wisconsin city is hoping to attract new residents by offering thousands of dollars in cash and local perks to people willing to relocate, reports Anthony Thompson.

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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up f