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Before students pack their bags and head off to college for the first time this August, experts recommend taking the following steps to start their new independent life on the right foot.

Schools out, which means many parents are sending their kids to summer camp to try and keep the occupied and out of trouble. But the rising cost of camps is taking its toll on already-stretched budgets.

When it comes to planning a vacation, travelers seem to have more choices than ever. From putting a vacation on layaway to buying a flight without knowing the carrier, here are three new-fangled booking concepts that exist today.

More and more, people have to take on an entrepreneurial mindset in how they approach getting back into the workforce.

Paying for a car is more than keeping up with loan payments. Find out what to expect.

Pen enthusiasts are alive and well – and neither the weak economy nor the new iPad seem to have smudged their passion.

Scott Morrison's latest line of high-end jeans represents a return to the early days of jean making, at a hefty price.

At $950 a pop, Ted Gibson’s haircuts are already the most expensive in the world. Apparently, they’re not expensive enough.

Graduates who are navigating a difficult job market can get frustrated with their job search techniques if they don’t yield immediate results. Here are some quick tips from career experts on how to land a job in this economic climate.

Employers are set to hire 10.2% more new college graduates from the college Class of 2012 than last year. Here’s what the experts had to say about the change in employer perspectives and how graduates can catch the attention of the hiring manager.

Education experts and real grad students share tips on how to handle the double workload of working full time while going to graduate school.

When it comes to making ends meet, more people, particularly recent college grads, are turning to gigging to make ends meet. But this type of lifestyle isn't for everyone.   

Career experts weigh in on what employers’ expect from college grads. 

For college students looking to start off 2012 on the right foot, we talked with experts about financial resolutions to follow in the new year.

Errors on your credit report can have a big impact on your financial future. Here are five errors every college student should avoid.

Men may not stop to ask for directions when lost, but when it comes to the job-hunting process, they are more likely than women to seek out help.

When it comes to making the career choice that’s right for you, pay attention to your decision making style and be sure not to let it get in the way of making the right choice.  

 It’s not enough that we have to keep up with three different versions of our credit score that never seem to quite agree, but nowadays we must also be ready to defend our scores during a job interview.   

They say life is a stage, and that is particularly true when making presentations. Every time you stand up in front of an audience--whether it's one client or entire department--you have several distractions to compete with, so be sure to engage your audience, know your lines and don’t be afraid to own your moment on the stage.

Instead of heading to the mall with a family member or best friend to do our holiday shopping this year our best savings tool may be in our pocket.