- Friday, 31 Jul 2009 12:42 PM ET
According to recently released reports from the College Board, most students and their families can expect to pay, on average, from $108 to $1,398 more than what they paid in 2008 for this year's tuition and fees, depending on the type of college. And with inflation rates continuing to increase, these costs will likely double and even triple in the years to come. Although these costs are quite daunting, there are ways that parents and kids can prepare themselves for the sticker shock of attending college. » Read more - Monday, 13 Jul 2009 3:25 PM ET
What’s the tipping point for student loans? When they go from being an investment in your future to an anchor dragging you down? When does it make sense to go into a certain amount of debt—debt that you cannot get rid of EVER, even in bankruptcy—and when does a lot of student loan debt become too much? » Read more - Friday, 22 May 2009 11:57 PM ETThe only debt that is "bad" is debt that works against your goals of wealth building, says John Ulzheimer. » Read more
- Wednesday, 20 May 2009 10:40 AM ETThe only debt that is "bad" is debt that works against your goals of wealth building, says John Ulzheimer. » Read more
- Wednesday, 25 Mar 2009 3:54 PM ET
Is the dismal job environment reason enough for a soon-to-be-graduate to go right back to school? Not so fast, Carmen says. » Read more - Thursday, 12 Mar 2009 3:31 PM ET
Find information on loans, scholarships and much more. » Read more - Thursday, 12 Mar 2009 2:03 PM ET
The majority of college students have to take on debt to get through school. But not all student loans are made equal. » Read more - Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009 8:48 PM ETNOT SEEN ON T.V.: College fund tapped out? Maybe you haven’t looked everywhere. » Read more
- Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009 4:27 PM ET
Don’t be afraid to saddle your kids with some loans, Carmen says. It's better than risking your retirement. » Read more - Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009 3:41 PM ET
Good planning and an understanding of a very complicated system of saving for college and getting aid can earn and save you thousands. » Read more
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