4 Personal Financial Planning Musts for Dads by Nicole Seghetti Jun 14th 2013 5:00AM Dads, take time this Father's Day weekend to kick back and relax. But next week, implement these financial planning essentials. You and your family will be better off for it.
Living in a Van Was the Best Financial Decision I Ever Made by The Motley Fool Jun 13th 2013 11:55AM Most people would consider living in a van an embarrassment, but Ken Ilungas just views it as a smart choice that let him get his graduate degree while staying debt free.
How to Pay Off Student Loans When You're Totally Out of Luck by Business Insider Jun 9th 2013 4:20PM Maybe you're out of a job, aren't earning enough, or simply don't know where to begin. What do you do if you can't pay back your student loans? Here's a guide:
Student Loan Interest Rate Set to Double: How You Can Prepare by Dan Caplinger Jun 6th 2013 12:00PM Unless the government acts soon, rates on subsidized student loans will double as of July 1, putting further pressure on America's next wave of college students.
'It's MY Money, Mom': What to Do When Kids Get Cash Gifts by Michele Lerner Jun 5th 2013 1:15PM That birthday check from grandma is more than a present -- it's an opportunity to start letting your child learn how to handle money in the future.
Dear Gen X: It's Not Your Fault You Suck at Saving by Rich Smith Jun 4th 2013 5:00AM Much has been written lately about the financial plight of Generation X. But buck up, Gen Xers: Considering what we've gone through these past few decades, we're doing OK.
Bernanke Offers Wit and Wisdom to Princeton Grads by CNNMoney Jun 3rd 2013 8:30AM Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has a sense of humor, which he showcased Sunday at the commencement of this year's batch of Princeton grads.
Even the Obamas Could Be Smarter With Their Family Finances by Nicole Seghetti May 31st 2013 5:00AM Unlike many of us, Barack and Michelle Obama are multimillionaires. But, like us, they could make some improvements to their finances.
This Hidden 529 Plan Trap Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars by Dan Caplinger May 29th 2013 11:05AM 529 plans are a great way to save for college, but within them lies an expensive trap for the unwary. Fortunately, it's an easy trap to dodge -- if you do your homework.
How We Got Rid of $136,000 in Debt in 21 Months by Michele Lerner May 29th 2013 5:00AM Jennifer and Levi Ennis thought their debt levels were normal -- then they got a financial health wake-up call. And the way they chose to get debt-free was anything but usual.
3 Smart Alternatives to 529 Plans to Help Pay for College by Dan Caplinger May 28th 2013 3:30PM Many parents don't realize that there are alternatives to 529 plans that can often produce even better results for those looking to make the most of their college savings.
5 Sneaky Ways to Get In-State Tuition for Your Out-of-State Kid by Rich Smith May 25th 2013 5:00AM If your kid's dream college is on the wrong side of the state line, you may think you're doomed to killer tuition bills. But there are ways to dodge those out-of-state rates.
House Bill Would Peg Student Loan Rates to Financial Markets by The Associated Press May 23rd 2013 6:42AM House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
Want to Refinance Your Student Loans? The CFPB Wants to Help by Dan Caplinger May 18th 2013 5:00AM The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to help people struggling with heavy student loan debt get the same kind of ability to refinance that mortgage-holders have.
How I Squandered My Inheritance at Age 18 by LearnVest May 17th 2013 4:35PM Lyn Roman inherited a small trust fund, and spent it all in a year. But the lessons she learned from her mistakes, and how she bounced back from them, have been priceless.
5 New Rules on Federal Student Loans by Kiplinger May 16th 2013 12:40PM Interest on popular loans will cost more, and grad students will need better credit, but repayment plans will be more generous.
5 Ways to Keep College Dreams from Becoming Money Nightmares by Bruce Watson May 16th 2013 11:43AM If your dream idea of college is equal parts prestige degree and "Van Wilder," wake up to fiscal reality: Here are a few dreams you could sacrifice to keep the costs in check.
Delayed Launch: How (and Why) to Postpone Your Job Market Debut by Bruce Watson May 11th 2013 5:00AM If you just got your diploma, but aren't quite ready for the job market (or you think it's not ready for you), here are a few things to do while you wait for hiring to...
The Best Graduation Gift of All: Money Skills for Life by Michele Lerner May 10th 2013 5:00AM Solving your childrens' financial problems may seem the right thing to do, but instilling the confidence to solve their own issues helps them to face their own roadblocks.
Warren: Student-Loan Rate Should Be Same as Banks by The Associated Press May 9th 2013 1:25PM Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has introduced legislation that would let students pay the same interest rate on their government loans as banks.
Student Loan Debt Isn't Just a Horror. Now It's a Horror Movie by Bruce Watson May 9th 2013 5:00AM A horror movie takes aim at the most terrifying thing in the world ... student loan debt!
13 Colleges That Aren't Worth the Money by Business Insider May 6th 2013 4:07PM Is getting a bachelor's degree still worth the cost? If you plan to attend these 13 college and universities, the answer is probably not.
Why the Best Low-Income Students Don't Go to Top Colleges by Muneeza Iqbal May 1st 2013 2:02PM There's a dearth of top students from low-income high schools attending elite colleges. DailyFinance senior writer Bruce Watson explains some of the surprising reasons why.
Public vs. Private Student Loans: Why the Differences Matter by Bruce Watson May 1st 2013 11:51AM College acceptance season is here, which also means it's time to think about how to pay for it. Student loans are practically a must, but there are big differences among them.
Are Free Online College Courses Worth Your Time? by CNNMoney Apr 30th 2013 11:00AM You can take college courses online for free -- but can you get credit for them?
The Huge Costs of Student Loan Debt by DailyFinance Staff Apr 28th 2013 4:00PM Student debt in the U.S. exceeds $1 trillion. That doesn't just spell trouble for graduates--it has serious consequences for all of us. DailyFinance's Bruce Watson explains.
5 Practical Money Tips for New Grads by Credit.com Apr 26th 2013 12:25PM Beyond the usual platitudes and cliches, commencement speakers should consider giving their audiences of eager graduates these five crucial pieces of advice.
My Abusive Marriage Destroyed Me -- and My Finances by LearnVest Apr 26th 2013 5:00AM Everyone talks about the physical aspect of domestic abuse, but there's more to it. Leslie Morgan Steiner's ex-husband left her not only battered, but nearly bankrupt.
5 Tools to Help College Students Manage Their Money by FOXBusiness Apr 24th 2013 5:00AM Along with worrying about their academics, parents are worrying about their college kids' financials. Here are 5 things parents can do to help sharpen students' money skills.
How to Decipher Your College Financial Aid Letter by Bruce Watson Apr 18th 2013 5:00AM Feel like you need a bachelor's degree in Bureaucracy to figure out your financial aid letter? Here are our Cliffs' Notes for parsing that important but impenetrable document.
Hidden Trap in Obama's Proposed Student Loan Debt 'Remedy' by Bruce Watson Apr 16th 2013 1:42PM As controversy grows around President Obama's latest student loan relief proposal, one fact is becoming clear: Most former students won't get much relief from it.
