SGL Live on WGN 9 News – Graduation Money

It’s Graduation Season! WGN invited SGL Financial President, Steve Lewit, to discuss his best graduation money tips for gift givers and recent graduates alike.

Here’s what was covered Live on WGN 9 News:

• If you’re gifting cash to your graduate, it’s important to consider your budget and your relationship with them when deciding how much to give.
• While it may be exciting to receive cash gifts upon graduation, recent grads should remember to spend their graduation money with purpose and learn to save with passion.
• Parents have a great opportunity to discuss money budgeting with their new grads while they are in this transitional period.