Understanding how to pay for college

Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

3 easy ways to increase your savings in 2021

Opening a high-yield savings account can help you reach your personal finance goals in the new year.

Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs? How to find out

When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.

Plan to cancel up to $50K in student loan debt could come with tax bomb

If you have student loans, you may be faced with a big tax bill at the end of the year if the Biden administration adopts Schumer’s call for $50,000 in student loan forgiveness.

Will you qualify for student loan forgiveness under Biden's plan?

President-elect Joe Biden outlined several promises during his presidential campaign to rescue student loan debt. But not all borrowers qualify. Find out if you are eligible for student loan forgiveness under Biden’s plan.

Seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness? You could run into this pandemic roadblock

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives up to 100% of the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying payments under a qualifying repayment plan. But to be eligible for the program, you may face a coronavirus pandemic roadblock.

Can you cosign a student loan with bad credit?

Can you cosign a student loan with bad credit? Here's what you need to know about getting a private loan with an imperfect credit history.

How to pay for grad school

Here are some factors to consider before applying to graduate school.

Does home insurance cover rental property?

Homeowners insurance, landlord insurance or commercial property insurance: which kind of policy do you need to protect your rental property?

When should you use a high yield savings account? 5 scenarios

If you need to save up toward a big expense, a high-yield savings account might be able to help you reach your goal a lot faster.

Second stimulus checks are arriving — here's how to prepare

For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.

Here's how much savings you should have at 40

By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away.

Taking the GRE test? Here's everything you need to know

The GRE is a prerequisite for admission to most graduate programs. Here's what you need to know about taking the GRE.