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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Customers looking for lower costs often end up at credit unions.

Your credit record can be about as important as your driving record to an insurance company.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Maturity has its benefits, especially when looking into whether to cash in old savings bonds.

Rebates might take a bit more work, but the payoff for the deal you get will be worth it.

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.

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.

Many high schools offer only a limited number of college level courses and some high schools don't offer these courses at all. Here’s what students can do to earn advanced credit for subjects they aren't taking in school and why students are pursuing credit on their own.

A growing number of Gen Y workers have managerial support in contributing to more of an intrapreneurial role in their company—here are guidelines career experts say young professionals should follow to become a successful intrapreneur and how to effectively introduce new ideas and concepts.

Fans of juvenile life insurance say it offers security and savings. Critics say it's not smart.

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.