Americans have never owed more money than they do now
Total household debt has surpassed the record it set in 2008, but Americans today are in better financial shape
Student Debt
5 ways college grads can get jobs outside their majors
Sure, many grads with tech degrees get high-paying jobs, but you can still do well -- even if you didn't do well in math or science
Thanks, Fed: Student loan rates to rise July 1
Rates spiking on most college loans for the coming school year, adding $1,300 to typical debt load for a bachelor's degree
5 reasons to think twice before doing this with student debt
People with student loans and available home equity now have a new repayment option -- but tread carefully
Paying for college without taking on crippling debt
Too many families neglect to consider how debt load, choice of major and future salary all figure into deciding on a college
Should you roll your student loans into your mortgage?
People with both kinds of debt can now consolidate them -- but here's what you should know before taking this option
4 ways to land a last-minute bump in financial aid
Final college decision deadlines are looming, but you can still work with a school to get better aid package
How to push a college to pare debt from an aid offer
You still have time to boost your aid package by getting rid of loans, but heed these tips because it's usually not easy
Why you shouldn't co-sign on a college loan
For many parents, it seems like the right thing to do, but the negatives generally far outweigh any benefits
Defaulting on some student loans gets more costly
A Trump administration change will allow a hefty 16 percent surcharge to be added to an unpaid balance
Drilling down into a college financial aid offer
Making a wise decision is often more about cash flow and financial resources -- here are some tips from an expert
How to land scholarships few people know about
So much money is available to students -- but only if they work at finding it and qualifying for it
Getting the biggest bang for your college buck
Figuring out if a particular degree from a particular school is worth the expense is a big key to staying in your budget
The rising cost of college loans for retirees
College loan garnishments are cutting into Social Security payments for an alarming number of older Americans
The college loan system's fatal flaw
As the charges filed against loan servicer Navient show, information on minimizing debt burdens is all too scarce
Why college loans are the worst debt
You can't deduct the interest or get rid of it in bankruptcy, and you'll need gainful employment to repay it
Struggling with student debt? Here are 6 things you should know
If you have a federally guaranteed student loan, there should be no need to default no matter your income
Student loan giant Navient sued over "illegal" loan practices
The CFBP alleges the loan servicer cheated "struggling borrowers out of their rights to lower payments"
4 ways to avoid for-profit college abuses
For-profit colleges are linked to high amounts to student debt -- here's how you can avoid problems
Two college degrees for the price of one
A private university in Connecticut is offering a free ride to undergrads who stick around for a master’s
How the debt load figures into picking a college
This is a powerful factor in choosing a school -- here's what you need to know to make sure your decision is sound
Use the holidays to plot your course on college debt
The year-end is a great time to work out your family's college selection strategy, especially how to pay
Young adults living with parents hits 75-year high
Some four in 10 millennials are living with their parents, thanks to triple whammy of student debt, low wages and high rents
For many seniors, student debt eats into Social Security
Many older Americans are in default on school loans, leading the government to garnish their retirement benefits
5 ways to get "debt-smart" about college loans
Now's the time of the year when college applications are due. Here's how to avoid debt problems before you even apply
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