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Many students need to work at least part-time during college to cover tuition and the costs of college life—here’s what experts say to look for in employment opportunities that are student-friendly and will boost their resumes at the same time.

For students going to school full time, working to support themselves financially and trying to find some room for socializing, here are four expert tips on how to create a system for more effective time management.

In addition to loans, merit aid and savings, some students are using crowd funding to help fund their college education.

Students and their families can face some major sticker shock when it comes to finding the right school, but there are ways to manage and even reduce the costs.

For grads entering the interview process, making a positive first impression is crucial to landing the position. Here are the top four mistakes experts say grads should avoid at all costs.

Incoming college freshmen are out from under their parent's roof for the first time but freedom--especially financial freedom--comes with great responsibility. Here are three tips from financial experts on how freshmen can avoid taking on major debt and creating bad financial habits.

Arriving on campus can be a shock; here’s what experts say incoming college students need to know about surviving their first semester.

Grads who feel like they are sinking under their student loan debt and can’t seem to make progress working with their lenders on their own to create a repayment program might decide to work with a ombudsman, but they need to know what to expect.

There’s a costly trend hitting the labor market as more Gen Y workers leave their employers for greener pastures. Here’s what these workers are seeking out from their employers and how to best retain them.

As college admissions become more competitive, students will need strong standardized testing scores to secure a spot at elite colleges. Here’s what families should consider in terms of how much help the student needs, how much to spend, and what kind of options will be a good match to ensure success.

The competitive aspect of the admissions process may seem intimidating. Here’s how college insiders say applicants can leverage their credentials to stand out in the crowd, what admissions officers are looking for and how to make a genuine, memorable impression.

There are tax implications -- some good, some not so great -- for every major event in your life.

Now is the time for parents and students to lay financial ground rules together to avoid monetary panic mid semester.

Now is the time for parents and students to lay financial ground rules together to avoid monetary panic mid semester.

Making the decision to live on campus or off can be a difficult choice—here are four financial considerations experts say students should weigh out before committing to residential plans.

Recent hiring trends show that when it comes to getting a job upon graduation, a student’s major matters. But how do you pick the right one?

Grads saddled with student loans and credit card bills may not know the best tactic for paying down debt. Here’s what financial experts say grads should consider when prioritizing repayment on different forms of debt and how to allocate their budget.

Scandals seem to be enveloping federal offices recently, but experts say college grads shouldn't overlook  entering the public sector upon graduation.

Whether grads start contributing towards an employer 401(k) plan or an individual plan, it can be confusing for inexperienced investors to choose the right plan for their needs.

Whether grads start contributing towards an employer 401(k) plan or an individual plan, it can be confusing for inexperienced investors to choose the right plan for their needs.