Income and Investments College Grads and Gifts That Keep Giving [Infographic] Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by Published Jun 18, 2012 1 min read May and June are exciting months for college grads, parents, and relatives, as college graduates take that final walk across the stage and grab that much anticipated diploma. Parents and relatives are so excited this year, that they are expected to reward the Class of 2012 with $4.7 billion in gift cards, cash, electronics, apparel and other presents. Take a look at our graphical presentation of college gift giving trends and student loan debt, another gift that keeps on giving. With an average 2010 student loan debt of $25,250 on the rise, college graduates may want to apply some of their cash rewards to their student loan debt. [intuit_tt_infographic id=10817] What did you get for graduation? Or what did you buy for your graduate? [tt_share_code url=”http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/graduation-gifts-infographic.png” width=”580″ height=”2358″ title=”graduation-gifts” alt=”graduation-gifts”] Previous Post Ways College Students Can Make (and Save) Money This Summer Next Post What Income Percentile Are You [Interactive]? Written by More from Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Uncategorized What Is Deferred Compensation & How Is It Taxed? Investments How Does an Inherited IRA Work? Work Choosing Your Business Structure: 5 Types of Businesses… Tax Deductions and Credits Are HOA Fees Tax Deductible? What You Need to Know Crypto Understanding Crypto and Capital Gains Work 7 Things You Need to Know About the New Business Report… Work Using Form 8829 to Write-Off Business Use of Your Home Tax Tips Roth 403(b) vs. Roth IRA: Which Should You Invest In? Life Interest Rates, Inflation, and Your Taxes Investments Essential Tax Tips for Maximizing Investment Gains