Best Colleges for You in 2019
Working out what college is best for you is not easy but it’s important. Rather than just going for a big name, it might be better to seek out one that can help you get a job in your chosen field....
Affordable College Degrees Overseas
More than 75 percent of American families weigh the cost of a college during their selection process. The affordability of overseas colleges is attracting more US students....
College Grads and the Middle Class
One of the most long-standing and trusted methods of entering the middle class has been to earn a college degree. Typically, it means higher pay, stronger job security, greater home ownership...
College and the American Dream
We’ve all heard of the American Dream, but did you know that one of the top reasons parents want their kids to go to college is that it’s an important part of that dream?...
The Graduates Guide to Finances
Almost two million students will graduate with their Bachelor's degree this year. These young men and women will be starting on a career path and managing their finances....
College Expenses
College expenses can be crippling if you are not prepared. Giving your children the best start in life is a praiseworthy goal, but you need to be ready for the capital outlay needed...
Job Prospects for College Graduates
It’s an exciting time to be a college graduate. A new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that the rate of hiring of college graduates in 2019 is up 11% from last year....
5 Things to Know About 529 Plans
With higher education becoming more and more expensive, parents need to start preparing for these expenses.There’s no better time to start investing for higher education needs than right now....
Tax Season is Here Again
This year the IRS started processing taxes in January after a temporary measure halted the government shutdown. This tax season will be the first full one after the landmark tax reform law passed in late 2017....
Enhanced Financial Counseling for Young Adults
Recently, Congress voted on a bill that would improve financial counseling for student borrowers — online or in-person sessions for any student with a federal loan or a grant. ...