Articles on Education & Training

Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What?

A fraudulent loan can have dire consequences for your personal finances. Here's how you can fix the problem, stat.

Before you cosign on a student loan, these are four important things to keep in mind.

Have you ever considered rewarding your kids' good grades with money? Or is that a terrible idea? Let's discuss.

There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.

Is it time to refinance your student loans with a private lender? Here are six signs it might be.

Now that college is over, it's time to start paying those student loans. Here's how to budget for those payments without feeling too overwhelmed.

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Before you spend that extra student loan money on new clothes or dinner out, consider these smart money moves first.

Student loans are a big deal, so make sure your teen knows all the facts before college.

Balance transfer cards promise 0% APR for a limited time, but that doesn't mean they are ideal for student loans.

It's time to stop believing that student loans are "good" debt. In fact, they can totally derail your future.

You're leaving college and entering the wonderful world of adulthood. This means avoiding the money mishaps that can throw your life off course.

Diapers and formula aren't the only costs to consider when adding to your family. You'd better start thinking about college, too.

Financial aid is a huge help for every college student. Let's break down exactly what the FAFSA considers in its calculation.

Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.

Your IRA may have the option to help pay for college, but that doesn't mean it should be your go-to education savings plan.

Putting your college tuition on plastic is certainly an option; but should you do it?

Not sure if private school is right for your child? Get the answers to these questions before you decide.

Getting a credit card in college is a great way to build credit when you're young. But what should you do with the card after you graduate?

Picking the right college is as simple as knowing the right questions to ask.