College Student Loans

Repaying loans early will reduce how much interest you're paying overall, potentially saving you thousands. It will also establish good financial habits before real life hits.

People can now use 529 plans to save not just for college, but for K-12 private school expenses as well. But fewer than 1 in 5 parents plan to do so.

The faster a student loan tab is paid off, the less interest will accrue. Depending on the outstanding balance, that can make a substantial difference.

More families are considering public schools because of the tuition discount. But even for in-state students, costs are rising significantly.

If your child is weighing a move from full-time student status to part-time, make sure he visits his financial aid officer first. The change could affect student loans and grants.

Many people are seeing their student loan balances balloon. Here are some of the ways that you can end up owing a lot more than you borrowed.

Student loan debt is becoming an issue for more and more students, but women are hardest hit. The consequences of that can be vast.

The discounts and special deals that that you get while in school disappear after you graduate.

Student loan assistance, which started as a niche offering by a handful of companies, is sneaking its way into the mainstream menu of workplace benefits.

"More and more the current generation will have to deal with debt close, and into, retirement," said one retirement expert.

Many residents in Washington, D.C. owe more than $100,000 in student loans. Here are the other cities where people are most indebted.

Some people in public service jobs who believe they're on the path to loan forgiveness actually don't qualify.

These colleges are making a name for themselves by keeping costs way down and giving students an opportunity to get a small-school experience at an affordable price.

If you were previously rejected for public service loan forgiveness, you may now be able to reapply. Here's who qualifies.

If you plan to take out a federal student loan for the next academic year, expect a higher interest rate. This is how much more your monthly loan payments will be.

Many people are unprepared to retire. The growing student loan debt balance in the country threatens to make things much worse.

These days, many millennial women are putting off marriage and motherhood because of their outstanding student loans.

Student loan assistance, which started as a niche offering by a handful of companies, is sneaking its way into the mainstream menu of workplace benefits.