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10 Questions to Consider Before Applying to Law School 05/22/2016 08:00pm • What to Know to Decide on Law SchoolGetting into and through law school typically requires years of hard work and lots of money. Many grads embark onsuccessful careers, but some struggle to find employment and pay off student loan debt, making the decision to go a very important one.If you're consid 3 Responses for Law School Optional Essays 05/22/2016 08:00pm • While a personal statement is standard for most law school applications, many applications also include the option to submit supplemental responses. Crafting a thoughtful response is an opportunity to build on aspects of yourself that you were unable to address directly in your personal statement an 10 tips for improving your credit score 05/21/2016 06:50am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and Credio. by Ryan Vanzo While you may not think of it regularly, your credit score can have significant ramifications on some major life events. Your score can influence whether or not you're approved for things like credit cards or perso 5 Must-Ask Questions About Code Violations in Your Home 05/19/2016 08:00pm • Whether or not anything in your home is in fact "to code" is a mystery to most homeowners. And in terms of small work that's been done over the years -- whether it's replacing an air conditioning unit, installing a bathroom vanity or doing electrical maintenance -- there's a good chance it's not. M How Companies Invest in Financial Wellness 05/18/2016 08:00pm • In between panting through pushups at your cubicle, you need not hear the oft-repeated stats about physical wellness in the workplace. What's more, you may be required to take those bothersome surveys by your insurer, tweaking your weight and blood pressure numbers the way some folks get creative w Explore Disability Discharges, Rehabilitation for Student Loans 05/17/2016 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger gets questions from curious readers daily. Some of them are too useful to other consumers to keep to ourselves. This week, we answer questions about disability discharges and student loan repayment penalties. Dear Student Loan Ranger: I understand that if I'm collecting Soci Think Twice Before You Lower Federal Loan Repayments 05/17/2016 08:00pm • A Los Angeles printmaker says her financial savvy skills as a teenager of the Great Recession influenced her decision to pick a traditional plan over an income-driven plan for repaying her student loans. "I'm doing my monthly payments without doing something like PAYE or REPAYE -- it's just a consi Do's, Don'ts for Career Changers Considering Community Colleges 05/17/2016 08:00pm • With layoffs still in the news and "nonstandard employment" -- temping, for example, or part-time work -- the fastest-growing segment of the economy, there's no shortage of adults looking to change careers. To find the best path for you, think through your needs and wants and consider the ways a co Tiger Woods’ impact still felt on PGA Tour, even in his absence Tiger Woodsâ impact still felt on PGA Tour, even in his absence 05/17/2016 02:23am • BETHESDA, Md. -- Monday morning brought nothing new. The world of golf, always itching for the latest news on when its formative star might return, heard straight from Tiger Woodsâ mouth that, as has been the case the past few months, he did not know. And while nearly every question asked of Wo 10 Solutions to Your Retirement Fund Shortfall 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Millennials may have plenty of time to put money aside for retirement, but the clock is ticking for those in their 40s and 50s. Fortunately, there are many options to make up for lost time, although some may require making sacrifices or adjusting plans. "All is not lost, but your life may be a bit d Are We Heading for Another Housing Crisis? 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Ten years ago, a storm was brewing in the housing market. Lenders were handing out mortgages seemingly to anyone who applied, and in many cases, borrowers weren't asked for documentation to prove income. Some institutions rolled out adjustable-rate mortgages that featured teaser rates and were marke Determine Which Area of Engineering Matches Your College Goals 05/11/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to selecting a specialty within engineering, the options are as varied as the colleges offering the disciplines. There's mechanical, chemical, electrical and many others, making it tough sometimes for college applicants and students who want to build and design things decide on a focus Top Budget Busters for 30-Somethings 05/10/2016 08:00pm • If you spent your 20s job-hopping, budget-traveling and otherwise soul-searching, your 30s are likely a welcome reprieve from this near-constant state of uncertainty. Your 30s also come with a unique set of challenges, however, especially when it comes to finances. Though personal spending and budg Law Schools Offer Loan Assistance Programs to Debt-Burdened Grads 05/10/2016 08:00pm • Deciding between a law school with a generous scholarship and a school with a well-known loan assistance plan, 30-year-old Michael Kaercher made his choice based on the loan assistance plan provided after graduation. "I thought that if I ended up at a firm, then I wouldn't miss the $100,000 in scho 7 Financial-Education Resources Every New Grad Should Know About 05/10/2016 08:00pm • Graduation season is in full swing and many grads will soon be busy working on their budgets and mapping out their financial goals as they enter the workforce. This time of transition may be accompanied by stress and anxiety about money, especially if the grad is considering relocating for a new job
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