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Parents: Are Prestigious Colleges Worth the Money?

April 13, 2009


After the joy of acceptance wears off, the daunting reality of paying for your childs college education sets in. For those lucky students who were admitted to highly selective colleges, the euphoria of being admitted can last a lifetime. Yet, if youre a parent or guardian, it is hard not to spend a couple of sleepless nights considering the big financial picture.

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Should a Recession Affect Choice of Major?

March 31, 2009


Some careers maintain success and stability even during periods of recession and economic downturn. We explored whether a recession should impact what students were choosing as majors -- and whether parents were encouraging their student into "safer" fields.

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Time for Midterms: Providing Help with Exam Stress

March 25, 2009


There are many ways parents can help their students manage exam stress, including those that not only improve their ability to perform on the tests, but also help them stay healthy in the process.

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Tips for Helping Your Student Build A Resume

March 10, 2009


With the economy headed towards challenging and uncertain times, your college student needs to carefully build his/her resume in order to be better prepared to find a job or an internship in an increasingly tough market. We provide here some tips to help them do just that.

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Money Management Series: Developing Wise Spending Habits

March 03, 2009


Learning how to properly manage and save money while in school can be a challenge that often seems impossible. With these guidelines, however, you can guide your student down the path towards financial responsibility.

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Money Management Series: Beware of the Credit Cards

February 24, 2009


Soon after enrolling in college you (or your student) will be bombarded with credit card offers boasting low introductory interest rates and other gifts and rewards for applying. While getting a credit card can be tempting, there are many things you should be aware of to avoid negative long-term effects.

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Mind the Gap Year

February 17, 2009


You might have noticed that more and more people in the U.S. are taking a year "off" between high school and college -- a gap year. Is this because of the economic crisis? Or are some students just heading to Europe or Asia to party for a year before college starts in earnest? Not really.

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