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  • How to Appeal a Property Tax Evaluation

    Published April 05, 2013

    As homeowners begin receiving their local property tax bills, many are not sure how to go about the appeals process if they feel they’ve been over-assessed.Here's what they need to  know.

  • How to Talk About College Costs With Your Kid

    Published April 01, 2013

    The cost to earn a college education has risen rapidly in the last several years and has become a main factor in the decision-making process. Here’s how parents can approach important college money decisions with their college bound children.

  • How to Get the Most Out of On-Campus Services

    Published March 29, 2013

    On-campus resources are essential to students’ success, from academic advising to career centers—here’s what students need to know about taking advantage of access to these resources and how to get the most out of them.

  • 4 Common Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid

    Published March 27, 2013

    The tax filing system is long and complicated and time is running out before the April 15 deadline--here are four common mistakes that can land consumers in hot water with the IRS and how experts say to avoid them.

  • How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

    Published March 25, 2013

    Getting a mortgage is tough in the current economic climate and realtors say you better be preapproved for a mortgage before starting your hunt--here's how to get prequalified.  

  • The Evolution of Job and Career Longevity: What Grads Need to Know

    Published March 25, 2013

    After years of a tough job market, many grads now feel more pressure to make personal and career choices right off the bat. Here’s what experts say career longevity has evolved and how grads can make career choices that coincide with their end goals.

  • How to Decide on a Master’s Degree Program

    Published March 22, 2013

    College seniors looking to expand on their education are hearing back from graduate schools, but how can students know which program is the best fit? Here’s what experts recommend students weigh out before deciding on a program.

  • College Acceptance Checklist: How to Choose the Right School

    Published March 20, 2013

    College acceptance letters are starting to roll in and students may be feeling conflicted on how to make a final decision. Here’s what experts say families and students should have on their checklist to help determine the best school.

  • Tax Tips for College Students to Avoid Mistakes

    Published March 18, 2013

    Filing taxes isn’t fun for anyone, but it can be especially painful and confusing for busy college students who are not familiar with the process. Here’s what tax experts say are three of the biggest mistakes college students make when filing their taxes and how to avoid them.

  • What Grads Should Know About Employer Review Websites

    Published March 11, 2013

    Here’s what experts say about how much job seekers should read into negative or positive reviews online, why it’s smart to avoid posting a negative review about a current or past employer, and alternative resources grads can use to really find out how a company operates.