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In the unlikely event you die before your student loans are paid off, that debt may live on. Make sure your co-signer isn't on the hook. » Read More
By: Jessica Dickler
The share of borrowers who owe $50,000 or more tripled over the last decade, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report. » Read More |
By: Jessica Dickler
Student activism at the University of California, Berkeley, taught Richard Fain the value of working together to accomplish great things. » Read More |
By: David Gernon
Students are spending less on course materials by becoming savvier shoppers. » Read More |
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Potential money mistakes abound for college students from budgeting to loans. Here's how to avoid problems.
A majority of prospective students worry they won't finish college, a new survey found.
College students and their parents often over-pack when furnishing a dorm room. Here are 5 items to avoid.
Learn how to navigate the college financing process with tips on how to search and apply for financial aid and student loans.
Student loan debt has ballooned to $1.23 trillion in 2015 from $346 billion in 2004. These states have the most.
With college costs soaring and student loan debt at a record high, a handful of schools have carved out a unique spot by waiving tuition.
Despite their steep tuition tabs, these private schools are bringing costs way down with generous financial aid packages.
Finding a college that offers top-notch academics at a reasonable cost is difficult. This best buy list may help.
Scholarships and grants cover more than a third of college costs for the typical family, says Sallie Mae. Here's how to maximize yours.
The interest rates on both federal and private students loans increase, leaving cash-strapped students in a bind.
As summer winds down it's time to consider what to bring to school this fall. Here's a short list.
June 30 is the deadline to file for federal student aid for the 2016-17 academic year. An 11th-hour filing could save you money.
"The House" uses an underground casino to cover a college tab, but real-life parents have better bets.
Apprenticeship programs shouldn't change the way you plan and save for your child's college education, experts say.
CEO Aaron Krause dishes on why he went to Syracuse University and how his degree in psychology helped him clean up in business.
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