It may not be obvious that graduate school can be a time to protect and grow your wealth, but it is. If you have excess cash flow, you can certainly consider building your wealth through debt repayment and growing your mid- or long-term savings. But even if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck, you should have certain protections in place like insurance and short-term saving.
What are the different kinds of savings and what are they for?
Types of investments and basic principles.
How can I get started investing?
What should I do about my existing debt?
Resource: The Graduate Student’s Guide to Personal Finance
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