The Do’s and Don’ts of Saving and Spending Wisely After Graduation

By Scott Ingraham, OTR/L The moment you have been waiting for will soon arrive. You will be employed as an OT practitioner and can enjoy that oh-so-gratifying first paycheck. For most of the OT student base, this will likely be the first time you're supporting yourself with your own salary. So here is a little advice on how to wisely spend that first paycheck, as well as the others. 1. Don't blow your first paycheck! I

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