A few years ago, many of us assumed our job search was a one-stop shop for finding a new job.But the reality is that employers aren’t the only ones looking for candidates.As the job market gets hotter, the need for candidates is growing.“I’m not trying to tell people how to go about finding a job,”…
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How to pay off student loans
The most obvious thing to do with your student loan debt is to pay it off.The amount you owe can fluctuate, depending on what kind of loan you took out.It’s important to know what your total debt is, so you can decide whether to go to the bank or pay it.If you’re going to pay…
How do you choose your college?
More than 10 million Americans attended college in 2016, a record high for the year.Many of them have a choice of the five colleges or universities that make up the consortium of public and private schools.There are also the options that are available online, and a wide variety of options that go beyond the traditional…
How to pay for college without having to worry about money
Dorms, student loans, and even a little money to pay your rent are some of the topics we covered in our annual college guide.Now we’re here to help.If you need help finding or applying for a college degree, we’re hiring for paid internships in each of these areas, too.Here’s how you can find your dream…
Students have been told to be more responsible with their money
The University of Alberta is trying to address a problem that has been plaguing its students for years: students are spending more time partying and not paying attention to their finances.On Monday, the university announced that all student financial aid will be reviewed, and that students will be required to report all parties attended.It also…
Research papers: Can we still save for college?
On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion hosted by The Huffington Posts titled, Can We Still Save for College?and, What Can We Do Now?We are looking at how we can be more financially prudent when attending college.The topic was about the potential financial benefits of attending college, with panelists including a…
