Latest articles by Jane Bennett Clark
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How to Zero In on the True Cost Of College
Paying for College New calculators are a start, but results aren’t always reliable.
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Best Values in Private Colleges 2011-12
College Rankings Our top pick among universities is Princeton. For liberal arts colleges, Pomona gets the nod.
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8 Smart Estate Planning Steps to Die the Right Way
estate planning Excuse #1: You're not going to die. Excuse #2: You've been too busy. Excuse #3: You can't stand thinking about a future that doesn't include you.
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8 Top Private Colleges With the Lowest Student Graduating Debt
College Rankings About two-thirds of recent graduates borrowed to help pay for their college education.
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Top Private College Values 2011-12: Best Bragging Rights
College Rankings We measure a college's cachet by two criteria: admission rate (the number of students who are accepted out of those who apply) and yield (the number of students who enroll out of those accepted).
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How We Ranked the Top Private College Values for 2011-12
College Rankings After ranking colleges and universities for more than ten years, we've tweaked our formula and our presentation for a sharper focus on our long-standing theme -- value.
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10 Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges, 2011-12
College Rankings Liberal arts colleges typically have smaller enrollments than universities and focus on undergraduate education, with an emphasis on teaching rather than research.
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10 Best Values in Private Universities, 2011-12
College Rankings The universities on our top-100 list include both the most prestigious research institutions in the world and lesser-known, regional institutions.
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Smart Ways to Save for College
Paying for College The key is to start saving as early as you can -- and to take advantage of the tax breaks.
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A Young Job Hunter’s Advice
business Dianez Smith of Silver Spring, Md., spent a year looking for a job with management potential. She finally found one by standing on a sidewalk.
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Best Value Cities 2011:6. Lexington, Ky.
business This small, progressive city values its rolling landscape and rich past.
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Does Grad School Pay Off?
college We look at how much you'll make -- and how much you'll owe -- after earning advanced degrees in five popular fields.
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Mint.com: Aaron Patzer
Budgeting He sat down with Microsoft Money, the desktop budgeting tool, and downloaded an avalanche of transactions, most of them uncategorized. "I thought, My God, it will take me all weekend to understand where my money is going."Patzer, who grew up in Evansville, Ind., had shared the Wall Street Journal with his dad at age 3 (his father read it aloud to him), learned how to use a computer at 6 and started his own Web company at 16, putting himself through Duke University with the profits.
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The Dark Side of Student Debt
loans Defaulting on your loans can ruin your financial life. We show you how to repair the damage.
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The Real Deal on For-Profit Colleges
college Their reputation is tarnished, but they can be a compelling alternative to traditional schools.
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5 Ways to Vet For-Profit Colleges
College Rankings A for-profit school might be a good fit for you, but do a little homework before you commit.
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Earn a Degree Overseas
college Get a first-rate education for less than the price of many U.S. private schools.
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How to Build a $1 Million Business
business Allison Evanow, 46, of Novato, Cal., is CEO of Square One Organic Spirits.
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How to Pay for College on Your Own
Paying for College David Leestma, 21, is a junior at Ferris State University, in Big Rapids, Mich.
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Best Values in Public Colleges 2011
College Rankings Despite shrinking budgets, these 100 schools deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.
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Best Values in Private Colleges 2010-2011
College Rankings Our top 200 schools deliver a high-quality education at an affordable price.
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What You Need to Know About Tuition Insurance
Paying for College Is it worth it to pay extra to get your money back if your child withdraws from college?
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Small School, Big Ambitions
College Rankings Rice, in Houston, offers outstanding science, engineering and music programs.
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Digging Out of Student Debt
Paying for College Don't despair. You have options with private lenders and the feds to cut your payments.
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