College

Try these ideas for gifts that will benefit any college graduate for years to come.

How students can handle any response to their college applications.

Few families are using tax-friendly 529 plans to save for college.

Cut college costs by as much as half by studying abroad, leveling down, or paying in-state tuition. 

To control your tuition costs, start with schools that offer generous scholarships and financial aid. 

College-bound kids need to be wary of the pitfalls of unaffordable debt.

Refinancing your student loans with a variable or fixed interest rate is a big decision. 

Reduce college tuition costs by accelerating the time in the classroom. 

They face unique challenges from admissions to graduation. But there are ways to cope.

Acceptance rates at top schools are in single digits. Can an admissions counselor help? 

How  to help your college freshman avoid money mistakes.

College tuition continues to rise so understanding financial aid options is critical.

Millennials must pursue a disciplined approach of paying student loans while saving for retirement.

College-bound teens have a lot on their plate. Help them take back control. 

If college isn't in the picture, there are other attractive options. 

Young athletes can look to private scholarship funds to maximize their tuition aid.  

What are the best ways to use money in a 529 plan if your child won’t be using it for college?

Refinancing or consolidating your student loans can lower payments but change important terms.