Latest articles by Jane Bennett Clark
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Finance Basics for Partners
retirement Couples who can't wed (or choose not to) need to customize their tax and estate planning.
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Best Cities 2010: Seattle, Wash.
business The economy in our number-two pick for Best Cities for the Next Decade is ready for take-off.
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Smart Moves for Life's Big Events: Moving Into Midlife
savings When the kids are launched on their own, it's time to refocus on your needs.
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Cracking the Financial Aid Code
Paying for College We watched one college hand out money -- and discovered why some families get a larger share.
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Changes Coming for Student Loans
Paying for College A new law provides more money for high-need students and better repayment terms for borrowers with a lot of debt.
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Improve Your Odds for College Aid
Paying for College Aim a little low. Have your student apply to schools for which he or she is slightly overqualified (and tell the kibitzers to stuff it). “I think more is made of the prestige factor than should be,” says Richard DiFeliciantonio, vice-president for enrollment at Ursinus College. “There are a lot of good schools out there.” Cover your bases. A big state school may use a different system for awarding its money than a small private school, and a highly competitive college will likely have a different approach than a middle-tier school.
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How to Shed Student Debt
Paying for College Programs that forgive federal loans can help ease the burden.
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Cut the Lawyer Out of Your Will?
retirement Preset forms are fine for simple plans. But complex estate issues may require a pro.
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Best Values in Public Colleges 2009-10
College Rankings Despite widespread budget cuts, these schools still deliver strong academics at affordable prices.
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Financial-Aid Form Gets a Facelift
Paying for College The new FAFSA is shorter, more helpful and less confusing.
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Maryland on the Fast Track
College Rankings The turtle is on the move.
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Best Values in Private Colleges -- 2009
College Rankings Our top 100 schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education and keep the financial aid flowing.
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Why Davidson Scores Big
College Rankings We profile one of our top 100 picks for best values in private colleges.
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There's No Place Like Home
Caregiving The elderly qualify for a wide range of services that help them stay put.
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Be Wary of Private Student Loans
college High interest rates and tough payback rules could leave your student out on a limb.
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6 Ways to Fend Off Debt Collectors
credit & debt Whether or not you owe money, the law protects you from abusive practices.
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Boomerang Budgeting
Budgeting How to avoid angst when your grown kids return home to wait out the recession.
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Money for Grad School
Paying for College Before you commit to a pricey program, check out grants, fellowships and loans.
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No. 1: Huntsville, Alabama
business The aerospace industry drives the economy in our number-one pick.
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4 Estate-Planning Lessons From Michael Jackson
retirement Learn from the pop icon’s concise plans for handling his assets and caring for his family.
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No. 8 Austin, Texas
business Our number-eight pick is fun, funky and full of career opportunities.
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Get a Break on Student-Loan Payments
college A new plan bases repayments on income and can rescue borrowers buried in debt.
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6 Companies Hiring New Grads
business In our informal survey, we found employers that have entry-level jobs with decent pay and good benefits.
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Reader's Choice: Clemson University
College Rankings A periodic report in which we showcase our readers’ top choices among Kiplinger’s 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
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