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August 30, 2008 10:52 AM
Getting hired in today’s job market isn’t easy, especially if you’re older: With decades of experience, you risk being labeled as either overqualified or out-of-touch. And as companies keep cutting jobs, you’re competing for scarce openings against a legion of new college grads. But with the right strategy, there are ways to use your age to your advantage. Here are six tips to help you get your years of experience to work for you, from the application process through the interview. Read More...
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August 29, 2008 04:20 PM
You’ve shipped off the kids to college, and now that they’re gone, you and your spouse may find you’ve been so used to relating to each other as parents that you’ve lost sight of how to relate to each other as a couple. The empty nest can be disconcerting, often lonely, but it also gives parents the chance to rediscover one another. As the two of you adjust to life without your kids, here are six tips to help you bring new life to your relationship. Read More...
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August 25, 2008 03:34 PM
The biggest drug risk these days doesn’t come from those notorious illegal drugs you might have warned your kids about but from the pills sitting conveniently inside your medicine cabinet. Nearly 7 million Americans, including one in every five college students, are abusing prescription drugs. As a college parent who isn’t living under the same roof as your kids anymore, it’s easy to feel helpless. But here are some basic facts and warning signs you can stay aware of, even long-distance, that might be your clues to a potential prescription drug problem developing with your kids away from home. Read More...
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August 19, 2008 02:05 PM
You’ve got a kid in college, fall tuition’s due, and cash is tight right now. Here are seven easy steps you can take to cut costs at home and save money every day — without having to change your whole lifestyle. Read More...
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July 27, 2008 10:35 AM
You wake up one morning, and it finally hits you that your kids are no longer living with you; they’re not just gone for a few days, but for the year, maybe longer. A change like this can be unsettling for both you and your kids — an 18-year chunk of your lives is suddenly missing, and you’re no longer quite who you were. As you adjust to the changes that come with freshman year, here are six bits of advice for helping you cope. Read More...
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