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  • How Grads can Increase their Online Visibility and Job Prospects

    Published March 04, 2013

    While there are a variety of resources job seekers can use to find jobs, it’s also important to consider where top companies are the most likely to find candidates online. Here’s what career experts say are the best places to be seen and how grads can make themselves visible.

  • Why College Students Should Only Have 1 Credit Card

    Published February 25, 2013

    Here’s what credit experts say are legitimate reasons to cancel a card and how grads and students can complete the process without hurting their credit history.

  • Going to College: Close to Home vs. Leaving the Nest

    Published February 22, 2013

    Here’s what the experts say students and families should consider when deciding to stay close to home or go away to college.

  • FAFSA Tips for Low-Income Families

    Published February 20, 2013

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be confusing to navigate but for low income families, it’s especially important to file correctly to ensure they receive the maximum amount of aid they are eligible for. Here are four tips for families to make the process go smoothly to avoid leaving money on the table.  

  • On the Job Hunt: Finding Career Satisfaction and Job Stability

    Published February 18, 2013

    Despite navigating a tough job market, grads can end up finding a position where they can find career satisfaction and job stability—here’s what graduates should look for in different positions and industries to build on their career in the long run.

  • Five Tips for Winning College Scholarship Money

    Published February 15, 2013

    Now is the time for incoming freshmen to start their search for free money from scholarships. Here are insider tricks to get the most money and find opportunities to make college more affordable.

  • Who Pays for College can Affect GPA

    Published February 11, 2013

    A new study shows that students who helped pay for tuition got higher grades than those who did not contribute to their education at all. Here are expert tips on how parents and students can split the responsibility of tackling college costs without breaking the bank.

  • Four Tips to Make Spring Break Cheaper

    Published February 08, 2013

    For students finalizing spring break plans, here’s four ways to make their time off more affordable with budget tricks and alternatives to the typical spring break norms.

  • Entrepreneurship Courses: What Students Can Expect

    Published February 06, 2013

    As recent grads navigate a recovering job market, colleges are preparing their students for business ownership as a viable career option after graduation by offering entrepreneurship courses. Here’s what experts say students can expect from these courses and how the curriculum can help them realize their entrepreneurial dreams. 

  • How Confidence Affects Employment and the Job Hunt

    Published February 01, 2013

    Confidence is an important element in landing and maintaining a job, but it’s hard to hold your head high when the job market is weak, especially if you’re a recent grad with little to no experience. Here are four tips to boost your confidence and land a job.