Graduation Speech

Michael on June 9th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine it would go something like this:
Congratulations, future workforce! Finally, you’re armed with your degree and plans for the future. And guess what? Before long you’ll receive your [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 1: You’re even. Now.

Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 2. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 2: Tell your money to go to work

Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 3. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 3: Don’t be cheap, be fiscally responsible.

Michael on June 19th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 4. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 4: Debt sucks (your money away)

Michael on June 24th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 5. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 5: Taxes are taxing

Michael on June 27th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 6. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 6: Use Protection

Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 7. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 7: Take advantage of your benefits or you’re being kind of dumb.

Michael on July 3rd, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 8. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 8: Who is Ira Roth?

Michael on July 8th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 9. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 9: Performance Matters

Michael on July 10th, 2008
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Although I am often asked to speak to recent grads, I have never been asked to speak at any graduations. But if I were, I imagine I would deliver something along the lines of this speech.
Today is part 10. To see the entire speech released so far, click here and read from the bottom [...]

Continue reading about Graduation Speech Part 10: Death happens