As an upcoming or recent college graduate, your mind is chock-full of knowledge and ideas that will help you thrive in your newly-minted professional career. It’s tempting to let thoughts of long-term money matters fall by the wayside as you establish yourself in a new role, but doing so can cause long-term damage to your financial future. To make sure your money works for you in the long run, add a self-taught course in money management to your list of priorities. Think of this article as your study guide and use it to prepare for retirement’s final exam. Instead of a good grade, however, you’ll get long-term financial security if you pass.