ADVICE ON STUDENT LOANS, 529S, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

With lenders leaving the loan market, the government has stepped up to guarantee the money will be there.
 

Know the sources, learn the process and apply early to get your share of the college funding pot of gold.
 

This quick guide provides the basics of college loan programs.
 

Real-world advice on how to hold down student loan expenses.
 

You'll have to pay back your student loans some day. Here's how to make sure you don't get in over your head.
 

Some lenders have stopped making student loans, but don't worry, there is plenty of money available. Here's a simple guide to understanding your options.
 

These college-savings accounts have improved, and now more states offer a deduction for contributing to one.
 

Changes in the tax law make state 529 plans an even better way to go. But be careful about paying the bills.
 

Employer 529 benefits can cost more if you don't ask the right questions.
 

Yes, you can use these accounts to pay for college. Learn the rules and find out if this savings strategy makes sense for you.
 

Consider investing in both a prepaid tuition plan and a 529 plan.
 

What's the best 529 plan? How does the money affect financial aid? We've got the answers you seek about these popular college-savings accounts.
 

Parents and children should share education costs. The key is to find the right balance for each party.
 

How to pay the tuition bill and preserve your tax breaks.
 

Use your time wisely to scope out opportunities, polish your applications and try to increase your odds of landing college aid.
 

You can use your savings to pay room and board and other college-related costs.
 

Uncle Sam offers several ways to ease the sting of rising tuition costs.
 

There are plenty of reasons to avoid raiding your retirement account for tuition costs.
 

Eight things college students wish they had known about money before they started school.
 

There's still time to help your child learn to manage money before he or she heads to campus this fall.
 

Why so many teens and young adults get into credit-card trouble, and how to buck the trend.
 

College students can easily fall victim to these costly bank charges. Learn how to avoid or minimize the damage.
 

A new law lends a helping hand to teachers and other public servants. Find out what it takes to qualify and how to apply.
 

Private loans can be tougher to pay off than federal loans. Here's what you need to know to reduce the pain.
 

Take advantage of these perks to ease the pain of repaying your education debt.
 

Learn how one money-smart grad plans to pay off her loans and start off on the right foot.