How I Squandered My Inheritance at Age 18
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.
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5 New Rules on Federal Student Loans
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
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
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 rebound.
The Best Graduation Gift of All: Money Skills for Life
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.
13 Colleges That Aren't Worth the Money
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
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
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?
You can take college courses online for free -- but can you get credit for them?
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel
Sodas, student loans, and post-grad options: Here's a look at this week's money-saving topics on the DailyFinance Saving Channel.
The Huge Costs of Student Loan Debt
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
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
Everyone talks about the physical aspect of domestic abuse, but thereĀ's more to it. Leslie Morgan Steiner's ex-husband left her not only battered, but nearly bankrupt.
'Dear Mom, I Wish You'd Had Life Insurance'
Brittney Lacombe's mother died with only $300 in the bank. Unable to pay the bills, she and her sisters lost their house. Life insurance would have made things a lot easier.
5 Tools to Help College Students Manage Their Money
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.