paying for college

Cut Student Loan Debt

1:45 pm, November 12, 2009

Alix Steel reveals the secrets of IBR, Income-Based Repayment program, and how you can reduce your monthly student loan payments today.

Ridiculously Expensive College Towns: 2009 Edition

7:00 am, November 10, 2009

Some assume that college towns are affordable places to live—and usually they are. Here are ten outrageous real estate markets that are the exceptions to the rule.
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Husband vs. Wife: Bypassing College for Business

3:30 pm, November 04, 2009

This round, she says he's crazy for agreeing with a columnist who says college is a waste of money. He tries to explain, but hardly gets a word in.

Need College Application Help? Look Online

12:43 pm, November 03, 2009

We’re in the thick of college application season and these companies are offering tools to make the process a little less stressful.

Class Action: New Rules on College 529 Plans

10:57 am, October 29, 2009

Politicians are working on ways to keep college 529 plan expenses down and allow parents to cross state lines to get the best deals.

Why Banks Are Bailing on Student Loans

7:02 am, October 23, 2009

Banks and other private lenders are saying “no mas” to student loans, making the federal government the de facto college loan lender in the U.S. Why?

Should You Pay For College With an HELOC?

11:01 am, October 22, 2009

Why not pay for college with a home equity line of credit? At first glance, the benefits are appealing. But does a closer look douse that premise?

Negotiating College Tuition: Tips For Saving

12:50 pm, October 21, 2009

Higher education at a lower price. It’s possible, but it takes some creative thinking.

College is Top Savings Goal for Teens

2:23 pm, October 12, 2009

Stroll through the mall and you might think teens save money to buy clothes or iPods, but a new survey shows their priority is actually saving for college.
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