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How to Study for the SAT Exam
The SAT standardized test, originally known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, provides percentile scores used by many college admissions committees in evaluating college applications. The test covers mainly reading, writing and Math reasoning skill sets. Today, several additional and separate SAT subject tests also enable young people to demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific fields, such…
Entitlemania: Teaching Our Kids to Want Less . . . And to Struggle More
Whether we realize it or not, as parents, we want our kids to have more. Not only more of the things we didn’t get as children, but more attention, more clothes, more talent, more education, more friends, more activities, more hobbies, and generally more of whatever we parents are capable of providing. Kids start out…
Give Your Child the Competitive Edge in the Job Market
It can be an uncomfortable moment: Your son — on the cusp of graduating from college — shows you his resume and you discover the page is half blank. His college information consists of just three lines, and his name and contact details arent much longer.
Divorce & Credit Repair
Going through a divorce can wreak havoc on your credit report. You have to take care to separate all your accounts, and there is always the chance that your ex will try to do something to ruin your credit. Fortunately, once you take care of all the details, you can work toward rebuilding your credit.
Finding a Job
Whether you are about to graduate, are returning to the work force after a break, have recently lost your job or are switching careers, you find yourself at crossroads. Finding a job is a process that most of us go through at least once and possibly several times in our lives. Why do some of us seem to be more successful at landing jobs than others? The difference can be attributed to several reasons such as the jobs seeker’s skills, line of work, the economy and, at times, even simply being at the right place at the right time. This article outlines some of the steps, methods and tips you can use in finding a job, no matter what your interest or skill level.