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As another month on the calendar passes us by, hopefully all of us have climbed a little further out of debt, made strides towards that new job or promotion, or perhaps even graduated from college. With the start of summer upon us and many people looking to take vacations we hope that you all continue to follow all the news here at Real World, Really and appreciate all of you who have been visiting for quite some time as well as those who may have just found us. And now, the top 10 posts for May based on popularity.

1. Gas Strike Today [May 2nd] - Nate brings to everyone’s attention a planned gas strike in protest of the high prices and also mentions several other methods to saving yourself some money at the pump. With no end to the rising costs of energy, these kind of tips will only become more valuable.

2. Job Hunting Tips for the Will-Be Grads [May 5th] - Luke brings soon-to-be grads (and the rest of us working stiffs too) some great tips on finding that first, or better, job. The sooner you start looking and the more resources you tap in search of that job the better.

3. 2008 Student Loan Crunch [May 8th] - Nate informs us all that in the coming academic year student loans may be a little more difficult to come by and that those who will still be in school should solidify their loan status ASAP. Many lenders are tightening their standards or no longer offering loans at all, so borrowers beware.

4. Easing the Pain at the Pump: FuelFrog Track Your Gas Mileage [May 12th] - Luke, as he has a habit of doing, brings to our attention another neat Internet application that tracks your car’s gas mileage from fill-up to fill-up in one place. While most of us have an idea of what our gas mileage is, it’s nice to have the exact numbers all located in on easy to use platform. I know it’s already helped me get those extra few miles out of each tank.

5. Choosing Between Graduate School and the Real World [May 13th] - Nate breaks down both sides of the age old “Grad School vs. Workforce” debate that many recent grads have. He cites a great article that gives examples of the pros and cons of each choice, as well as his own decision.

6. Are Video Interviews Discriminatory? [May 15th] - A guest post by Bill Allred, VP of Sales & Marketing at HireVue, he talks about how the video interview process works and some of the legal ramifications of using this new media approach to hiring. With the changing climate for applying for jobs and reviewing candidates, this was a good read. If you would like to make a guest post here at Real World, Really email Luke at: Luke-at-realworldreally.com with your idea!

7. Huge Sallie Mae Screw Up! [May 14th] - Luke alerts us all that Sallie Mae, one of the biggest student loan distributors in the country, mistakenly reported 10 million borrowers as being delinquent on their payments (they weren’t). If you haven’t already, make sure to contact your loan providers and ensure that you weren’t part of this mishap.

8. Why College is the Perfect Time to Start a Blog [May 17th] - Luke discusses the merits of starting a blog during your college years and the benefits that it can provide you - most notably, as part of your resume. Being the creator of multiple blogs himself, he certainly speaks knowledgeably about the subject, but also provides some great resources for more information or to use to get started with.

9. Successful Subletting [May 20th] - Nate talks about the finer points of subletting your room/apartment/house and provides some great tips on how to beat the rush and get the best value for your place. A must read for anyone looking to sublet their apartment in the near future, or struggling to do so now.

10. Just out of College? Why Not Start Your Own Business? [May 28th] - Luke discusses the pros and cons of starting your own business just out of college and provides some excellent tips for anyone considering doing so. One of the more salient points, in my opinion, was that just out of college most people are at their most flexible - used to living on the cheap, looking for a new place to live, not married or caring for children yet - so why not do something big?

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