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Why Your IRA Shouldn't Double as an Education Savings Plan

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?

Your student loan balance is just one piece of the financial puzzle. You should know how your loan interest works, too.

How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.

You've always planned to save for your kid's college education. But that kid is in high school, and you haven't even started. What now?

Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.

Everybody knows college is expensive, but just how much are people really paying out of pocket? A recent survey sheds some light.

If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.

There's a lot more life in the way when you return to school as an adult. Here's a crash course in making it work.

Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?

You'd do anything for your kids — but you shouldn't derail your retirement to loan them money.

College isn't cheap and a student loan may seem inescapable. Make sure you've checked out all your options before you sign.

Being a student can be expensive; here's how you can save!

It's no secret that college is costly, but stashing too much cash for your kid's education can be a not-so-great move for your financial security.

It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.

You wasted your Dear Santa letters on Barbies and video games. Don't you wish you'd asked for these things instead?

Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.

Scoping out a new, better paying job out of state? Beware of these factors that could cost you.

While college costs continue to soar, how can you best save up for your child’s education?

The burden of student loan debt is heavy enough. Get as many tax breaks as you can to lighten your load.