Education Planning

paying for college

'Yes We Canada': College Bargains Up North

4:53 pm, October 09, 2009

At a time when tuition is getting harder to afford, going to college in Canada is an appealing option for Americans.

paying for college

Tuition Trouble: Savings Plummet, Price Tags Soar

10:26 am, October 05, 2009

Public colleges and universities are raising tuition just as states' education investment funds are failing, causing parents much frustration.

wall street

5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street: Aug. 28

1:12 pm, August 28, 2009

Bud's college try; Mackey's Whole Foods fight; tech trade show's tiff; stimulus stupidity; WPT Enterprises folds 'em.

paying for college

Husband vs. Wife: Paying For College

12:00 pm, August 26, 2009

This round, he says college costs will go down, meaning they won't have to save as much. She says, let's prepare for the worst.

paying for college

529 Critic: “A Casino Run By Idiots”

7:00 am, August 26, 2009

So-called 529 college-savings plans are based on 401(k)s, which is their Achilles heel.

education

Credit Unions Crash Student Loan Party

10:10 am, August 21, 2009

Private lenders are bailing on student loans and credit unions are joining the party in a market they’ve long avoided.

gadgets

Back to School With No Books?

1:51 pm, July 16, 2009

Why e-book readers might not be the best bet yet for college students.

loans

Borrowing from the Gov't to Pay for School

4:13 pm, July 15, 2009

The U.S. Government could be the only provider of student loans if proposed legislation passes.  Here’s what you need to know.

education

Stimulus Cash For College

2:06 pm, July 14, 2009

How $12 billion in stimulus money could be devoted to improving community colleges.

paying for college

Obama Plans to Trim College Aid Form

1:01 pm, June 24, 2009

A new college aid form will reduce the burden on the millions of students and families who apply for federal financial aid every year.

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