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  • 5 Financial Tools to Teach College Students Money Skills

    Published April 22, 2013

    College students are taking on a new lifestyle and a new budget that require resources and guidance to build a strong financial future. To help keep them on track, here are five tools parents can give their students to help them manage their money and start building a positive credit history. 

  • New College Guarantee: You'll Have Your Diploma in 4 Years

    Published April 19, 2013

    Colleges are increasingly trying to entice students to commit to them with guarantees that they will finish in four years or their extra tuition will be free. Here’s what experts say is behind this trend and what students should know before signing up for a four year guarantee program.

  • 3 Job-Hunting Tips for MBA Grads to Land a Job

    Published April 17, 2013

    In May, a new group of graduates will be entering the workforce with their MBA’s in tow--here's what experts say they need to know and how to increase their chances of being hired. 

  • Planning for Retirement: Where to Start

    Published April 16, 2013

    While creating a retirement plan is a smart way to accumulate long term wealth, it’s no easy feat to figure out how to get started. Here’s how experts say to start identifying retirement goals and how to plan effectively for life after the workforce.

  • You Got Waited Listed at Your Top School, Now What?

    Published April 15, 2013

    With a high volume of applications, colleges are increasingly placing students on wait lists in an effort to round out their incoming freshman class. Here’s what experts say is contributing to this growing trend and what students and families should discuss before finalizing their college decision.

  • 4 Resume Mistakes College Seniors Should Avoid

    Published April 10, 2013

    College seniors need to make sure their resumes are sharp enough to catch the eye of recruiters and hiring managers but it’s important to avoid these four mistakes so resumes don’t end up in the trash. Here’s how experts say seniors can effectively list their experiences to show they are the right fit for the position they want.

  • How Students Should Follow Up With Employers

    Published April 08, 2013

    College seniors looking to get hired before graduation should be putting their best foot forward in the job search process, but it can be tricky to know how to effectively follow up after the interview. Here’s what experts say is the best way to follow up with potential employers and show interest in the position without becoming annoying.

  • Coping with College Rejection: How Parents Can Help

    Published April 05, 2013

    With the final round of college acceptance letters coming out, some students are receiving unexpected rejection letters that rattle their future plans. Here’s how parents can help their students cope and figure out what steps to take next.

  • 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.