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With New Year resolutions in full swing, gyms are looking to capitalize on good intentions to draw in prospective members. Here are four financial tips on what students and graduates should consider when choosing a gym membership.

Considering the competitive nature of actually landing a summer internship, now is the time college students need to be looking for opportunities. Here are expert tips on where to look, the best way to submit an application and how to follow up to make sure you land a coveted spot.

For students that walked across the stage in December, here's what experts say about the labor market they are currently facing and what they need to do to get a job in 2013.

If students need to work part time while going to school, it’s important to find a job that will not only provide them a paycheck to help cover tuition, but also to gain valuable work experience. Here’s what experts say students should look for in a part time position to boost their resumes as well as their bank accounts.

Getting into college is a major accomplishment but students shouldn’t assume that they will automatically rise to the top just because they have an acceptance letter. Here are six expert tips to help students achieve success with their time spent in school.

Not all higher learning is being done in a traditional classroom anymore, but not every student is equipped to attend college online. Here’s what experts say students need to know and how to take full advantage of online classrooms

Outstanding student loan debt has reportedly surpassed the previously estimated $1 trillion mark, so how did we get here? Here’s what experts say is contributing to this astronomical number and weigh in on future projections about debt growth.

About half of low-income high school students don't make it to college—here are four ways to make it easier for these students to fund their college dreams.

Federal aid is administered on a first come, first serve basis and the FAFSA form is available on Jan. 1 for the upcoming school year. Here are four ways to get prepared and have everything together to get the best financial aid package possible.

Don't be self-delusional about needing a checking account. You can use one, and here's why.

Don't be self-delusional about needing a checking account. You can use one, and here's why.

As 2012 comes to a close, college students should set financial goals to help them start the New Year with a bang. We talked to personal finance experts about the five financial New Year’s resolutions students should make to ring in 2013.

Although fraudulent use of credit and debit cards happens year round, the holiday season provides more situations for thieves to access and abuse your personal information. Here are four ways to prevent credit and debit card fraud and steps to take if it happens to you.  

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Sandy blew the cover off lapses in car and other insurance. Learn from others' mistakes.

Sandy blew the cover off lapses in car and other insurance. Learn from others' mistakes.

What's your holiday budget? Don't know? That's a sign it's time to start paying with cash.

After witnessing the effects of the economic recession, a recent study shows that Gen Y is the most concerned generation about meeting financial goals when compared to the national average. Here’s what the experts say is contributing to the trend and how recent grads can make smart decisions now about their financial future.

With the rising cost of college and a tough job market, many students may be wondering what a degree is actually worth. Here are four factors experts say students should understand when measuring the return on their college investment.  

Whether grads are gainfully employed and want to move up in their company or if they’re trying to find a job, here are four tips to network effectively during the holiday season to land a position in the New Year.