Should Athletes Share in Their School’s Profits?

There's an ethical imperative to provide fair compensation for all workers whose hard work and talent create profits.

Financial Aid Strategies With a Catch

Beware of paying big bucks for questionable advice that won't pay off.

4 Strategies for Securing More Financial Aid

Tips on how to qualify for more financial aid that make sense.

How We Rank the Top Public
College Values

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012

The top-100 public colleges and universities on our list deliver a quality education at an affordable price.

FAQs on Our Public College Rankings

Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.

How to Zero In on the True Cost
Of College

New calculators are a start, but results aren’t always reliable.

The Most Frequently Asked Personal-Finance Questions of 2011

Kim Lankford rounds up her advice on identity theft, credit scores, and other topics that readers needed help with in 2011.

Tax-Smart Ways to Contribute to a 529 College-Savings Fund

529 contributions make great, tax-deductible holiday gifts if you know your state's rules.

Best Values in Private Colleges 2011-12

Our top pick among universities is Princeton. For liberal arts colleges, Pomona gets the nod.

How We Ranked the Top Private College Values for 2011-12

Guide to the Tables

New Trend Caps College Costs at
Four Years

Some schools won’t charge extra if you need more than four years.

Why You Still Need to Fund a College Education

If investing in a degree is like starting a business, then let's fund it that way: with equity instead of debt.

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?

FAQs on Our Rankings of Private College Values

Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.

Smart Ways to Save for College

The key is to start saving as early as you can -- and to take advantage of the tax breaks.

MBA Is Costly Investment in Her Future

An MBA means greater earning potential, but paying off $100,000 in student loans trumps other financial goals.

Great Part-Time Jobs for College Students

Working part-time while you're in school can enhance your financial independence and point you toward career opportunities.

Which Assets Matter Most in Financial-Aid Formulas?

When it comes to qualifying for college aid, parents should keep assets in their names -- not their child's.

12 Things College Students Don't Need

As the cost of college continues to rise, reconsider some of these expendable expenses.

College Students Turned CEOs

Entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to graduate to start a business.

Do This or That?

We tackle tough financial questions and give you answers to fit your needs.

How to Cut Your Textbook Costs in Half -- or More

Students have plenty of more-affordable options than the campus bookstore.

How to Limit Student-Loan Debt

Follow these six steps to keep borrowing for college under control.

Lighten the Burden of Student Loans

Find out if you qualify for a loan forgiveness program or a more-lenient repayment plan.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

What College Students Need to Know About Money

Before heading off to school, brush up on some personal finance basics.

My Story: Microloans for Penn State Students in Need

Penn State alum Tom Sharbaugh is starting a microloan program to lend students emergency cash at low interest rates.

Insurance Coverage for Your College Student

Find out whether your homeowner's policy will cover your child's stuff while he is at school and what to do about car insurance while he's gone.

Tax Breaks for College Bills

Uncle Sam helps ease the pain of paying for college with a variety tax benefits.

Helping a Family Member Save for College

Here's how to set up a custodial account or 529 college-savings plan for a niece, nephew or other relative.

Master the Financial Aid Process

Don't spend a dime for financial aid advice. Simply learn the system, the sources and apply early.

Does Grad School Pay Off?

We look at how much you'll make -- and how much you'll owe -- after earning advanced degrees in five popular fields.

Head Off a Tax Penalty

As long as you pay 100% of last year's tax bill, you'll avoid an underpayment penalty.

529 Funds for College Expenses -- Not College Debt

You can't use money in a college-savings account to pay off student loans.

Invest in Your State's -- or Another's -- 529 Plan?

It depends on whether you get an income-tax deduction for your contribution.

The Dark Side of Student Debt

Defaulting on your loans can ruin your financial life. We show you how to repair the damage.

9 Ways for Parents to Help Their Job-Hunting Kids

Here are nine ways to help get your new college grad off the couch and into the workforce.

6 Ways to Pay Federal Student Loans

And what the penalties are for late payments.