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Students Sallie Mae Launches New Income-Based Repayment Plan Sallie Mae, the nation's leading saving-, planning- and paying-for-education company, today announced a new repayment plan to help eligible federal student loan customers substantially lower their monthly payments.

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Diploma Not Always Enough A new survey confirms the "Catch-22" that every entry-level job seeker seems to face: You can't get a job without experience, but you can't get experience without a job. First Job? 6 Common Tax Questions Answered H&R Block answers six common tax questions for those entering the ranks of the employed. CFOs Report on Third Quarter Hiring Intentions New survey finds East South Central and West South Central regions most optimistic about financial hiring. Contractors Get Work Others Lose The Great Recession has slowed economic activity from payroll jobs to factory orders to consumer spending. But not so for independent contractors and freelancers. Tackling Tough Interview Questions A job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you're unprepared for questions designed to test your critical-thinking and communication skills. Strategies for Overcoming Job-Search Frustration Current economic conditions mean that, now more than ever, the job-hunting process requires perseverance and a positive outlook. How to Recession-Proof Your Resume With more accounting and finance job candidates vying for fewer and fewer open positions, it's critical that your resume packs a punch. Get Noticed at Work: How to Garner Positive Attention and Advance Your Career Job Interview Do's and Don'ts The job interview is your opportunity to show a company that you're a uniquely qualified, skilled and well-spoken accounting and finance professional. Unfortunately, not all candidates shine in face-to-face meetings with hiring managers. Why Accountants Can't Discount the Need to Write Well Your written communications may be all many of your contacts have to form an impression of you. Harvard Biz Grads Give Ethics Pledge Some Harvard Business School graduates are vowing not to follow in the greed-is-good footsteps of their Wall Street elders who nearly took down the entire global financial system. CFOs Report on Third Quarter Hiring Intentions New survey finds East South Central and West South Central regions most optimistic about financial hiring.

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