3 Important Things to Do With Your Summer Job Earnings

Generally, workers are advised to sock away enough money in savings to cover three to six months of essential living expenses. If you're a student, you may not have preset living expenses, especially if your parents cover some or all of your bills. Credit card debt can be very difficult to pay off when you don't work full-time, and the longer you carry it, the more interest you'll accumulate -- and have to pay off.