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Chasing Athletic Scholarship Dreams Can Be a Costly Mistake
Paying for College Camps. Equipment. Travel to tournaments. Recruiting fees. It’s expensive to have a high school student-athlete in your home. But who doesn’t dream of a full-ride scholarship to your child’s dream school? Here’s an athletic scholarship reality check to help you make the right spending choices for your family.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published
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Should You Ask for a Raise? How to Tell When It's Time
careers In today’s job market, employees are calling the shots, making it a great time to negotiate a higher salary. A financial planner explains how to figure out if you are being paid enough, overcome any apprehension about asking for more money and approach salary negotiations like a pro.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published
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Retirees: Take the Off Ramp to a New Career
Making Your Money Last For many seniors, changing careers can be a long and daunting process. But the rewards can be rich.
By Alina Tugend Published
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Is It Time to Leave Corporate America and Become a Consultant?
careers Before you make the jump to self-employment, investigate your options for saving for retirement, controlling your taxes and covering your insurance needs.
By Lisa Brown, CFP®, CIMA® Published
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How to Find a Job After Graduation, with Beth Hendler-Grunt
Starting Out: New Grads and Young Professionals Today’s successful job applicants need to know how to ace the virtual interview and be prepared to do good old-fashioned research and networking. Also, gas prices are high, but try a little global perspective.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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How NOT to Sell Your Idea at Work
careers Unless you want to damage your credibility and undermine your career, don’t make these 10 blunders when presenting a proposal at your workplace.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Career Advice For New College Grads
career paths Research potential employers, and don’t wear pajama bottoms for Zoom interviews.
By Sandra Block Published
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Don’t Let Changing Jobs Derail Your Retirement Plans
careers Many Americans expect to change jobs in the coming year, which could have significant effects on their retirement planning. Before writing your own resignation letter, take this chance to revisit your financial strategy.
By Kelly LaVigne, J.D. Published
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The Cure for the Great Resignation: Hire Older Workers
careers A Yale psychology professor smashes myths on aging and the worth of older workers in her fascinating and uplifting new book, “Breaking the Age Code.”
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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