By Barbara Bellesi A new year is upon us, and it's time to get serious about those career resolutions you've made. Is your current skill set where it needs to be to get the job you want? Consider these skills as you work to launch the 2012 edition of yourself.

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Comedic films don't attempt to masquerade as instructional material full of life lessons, but occasionally you learn something from them, even about how to get into college. The movies featured here provide a few laughs along with some helpful hints on what not to do. Let...

By Dawn Papandrea Ever glance at a home or car repair bill and think to yourself, "I'm in the wrong line of work!"? If so, it's with good reason. Skilled tradespeople who can build, repair or maintain equipment that most lay people cannot do on their own can rake in the big bucks, especially if they build...

By Lori Johnston You've been out of the classroom for a while, so your study skills may no longer make the grade. But before you get down on yourself, remember: It's not necessarily a reflection of your intelligence... even the smartest students struggle as they work their way back into the school groove.

By Robyn Tellefsen When you're going back to school as an adult, you won't have the cushion of your parents' income to help you foot the bill. On the other hand, you also won't have to worry about as many "hidden costs" faced by traditional students, including meal plans, sorority and fraternity fees, and...

By Robyn Tellefsen You're all grown up now, which means no one's giving you cash for doing your chores, minding your manners, or losing your teeth. But you're not completely on your own -- especially if you're going back to school. Check out these six grown-up-friendly scholarships that can help you make...

By Dawn Papandrea If this lagging economy has taught us anything, it's that jobs aren't as secure as they once were. For many, that means carving out a whole new career path. The good news is that you can launch a healthy career in two years or less, and even out-earn many who enter the workforce with...

By Barbara Bellesi If you waited a few years to go to college, or are just now about to finish your degree or enroll in grad school, you might have discovered that more life experience doesn't necessarily guarantee that you'll be a natural at college or financial aid applications. Transcripts and test...

By Dawn Papandrea Whether you're getting ready to return to the work force as your maternity leave winds down, or you're a longtime stay-at-home mom who wants to get her creative juices flowing again (and earn some extra cash for those college funds!), flexibility is everything. Finding a job that allows...