Why college may help you live longer
An intriguing new study finds higher education can create a longevity bonus, but don't get overburdened by debt
Student Debt
Millennials struggling with student debt, uncertain economy
For the first time, more millennials are living with parents than with spouses or partners
Will Trump make college more affordable?
Beyond wanting to abolish the Department of Education, his plans are vague -- but you shouldn't wait on your own efforts
Trump vs. Clinton on higher ed: A clear winner emerges
While neither candidate comes close to solving the problem, one would do more to help reduce college students' debt
Why smaller tuition hikes don't make college more affordable
While the latest cost increases aren't as large as they have been historically, family income and aid are't keeping up
Why college debt should be a prime campaign issue
The entire federal student loan system is broken, with dire consequences for millions of Americans -- and the economy
Student debt "relief" companies still a plague
They continue to exploit unwise borrowers by charging for services that are available for free from the government
How much college debt is too much? Here's your answer
College loans are clearly a national economic burden, but you have to see them through the lens of where you get a job
Cracking down on abuses by student loan servicers
A staggering 70 percent of college borrowers qualify for lower federal payments. Loan servicers aren't doing enough to help
When is college debt "good debt"?
It's possible, but the hard part is figuring out ahead of time if the loans you take on will add to your future prosperity
Donald Trump's college plan needs to go back to school
His approach to lowering college costs rests on reprivatizing the student loan industry, but that's not nearly enough
How to close the inequality gap in college savings
A huge divide splits families who can save for college and those who can't -- but there are ways to close that gap
Where college grads can get loan repayment help
They have several options to reduce their debt burden, including one that an unexpected source is offering
Congrats, class of 2016: You're the most indebted yet
Seniors who borrowed will graduate owing an average of just above $37,000, breaking last year's record
5 pitfalls of college financial aid letters
With college decision day less than 2 weeks away, here's how to avoid making a money mistake
Parents, beware: College lenders are targeting you
Rising costs and a quirk in federal tracking are leading some schools and lenders to push private loans for mom and dad
Student debt and retirement saving don't add up
The need to pay off college loans could push grads out of the middle class in retirement because so many aren't saving
How a 29-year old student loan ended in an arrest
Paul Aker says his $1,500 loan led to U.S. Marshals on his doorstep, but the truth is more complicated
With their own loans, students are know-nothings
Many fail to grasp the basics, including what interest rate they're paying and what their loan terms are
Feeling burned, college grads want loans erased
The U.S. Department of Education is being flooded with requests to wave college debt -- the grounds? Fraud
7-step strategy for paying off student debt
The dizzying variety of loans and their different features -- and relative costs -- makes having a good plan a necessity
Where the 2016 Democratic candidates stand on college affordability
From eliminating future college debt to reducing the burden on people currently repaying loans, here's what the candidates are proposing
Campus marches over student debt held around the country
Students at more than 100 colleges staging marches in support of free tuition, a $15 minimum wage for campus workers and cancellation of debt from student loans
Surprising trends behind soaring student debt
While the burden of getting a college degree keeps rising, it's not doing so equally in all states or all schools
Why today's grads won't retire until they're 75
A combination of factors is creating a future that will entail more years spent working and less in retirement
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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