The BEST thing you can do for your finances in #gradschool is:

Pick a #PhD program that pays a decent #stipend!

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #PhDAdvice

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The MINIMUM #stipend in my book should be the local living wage ( http://livingwage.mit.edu/ ).

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The effects actually last FAR beyond your #gradstudent and #postdoc years.

Even if you think you can survive #gradschool on a low #stipend, consider the opportunity cost of not contributing to a retirement account and not paying down your #studentloans.

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If you’re thinking, “Where was this message before I entered #gradschool??”

RT the first in the thread to warn a prospective #gradstudent! They’re finalizing where to apply right now.

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