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Partying too hard and not wearing a brand are some things celebs have done to lose millions.

Entangled in payday loan debt? Here's a way out -- and it doesn't involve bankruptcy.

Some schools have turned to suing former students over nonpayment on federal Perkins loans. Here’s what financial aid experts say is contributing towards the trend and how students can avoid going into default.

Here’s what credit experts say are legitimate reasons to cancel a card and how grads and students can complete the process without hurting their credit history.

Here’s what the experts say students and families should consider when deciding to stay close to home or go away to college.

It's not a get-rich-quick scheme, but getting hitched improves your financial odds.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be confusing to navigate but for low income families, it’s especially important to file correctly to ensure they receive the maximum amount of aid they are eligible for. Here are four tips for families to make the process go smoothly to avoid leaving money on the table.  

Americans say they'd prefer to pay a small fee every time they use their checking account rather than the monthly flat fee they pay now.

Despite navigating a tough job market, grads can end up finding a position where they can find career satisfaction and job stability—here’s what graduates should look for in different positions and industries to build on their career in the long run.

Now is the time for incoming freshmen to start their search for free money from scholarships. Here are insider tricks to get the most money and find opportunities to make college more affordable.

A new study shows that students who helped pay for tuition got higher grades than those who did not contribute to their education at all. Here are expert tips on how parents and students can split the responsibility of tackling college costs without breaking the bank.

For students finalizing spring break plans, here’s four ways to make their time off more affordable with budget tricks and alternatives to the typical spring break norms.

As recent grads navigate a recovering job market, colleges are preparing their students for business ownership as a viable career option after graduation by offering entrepreneurship courses. Here’s what experts say students can expect from these courses and how the curriculum can help them realize their entrepreneurial dreams. 

If your adult children think you are a financial genius, take advantage of it and offer them plenty of good advice.

Confidence is an important element in landing and maintaining a job, but it’s hard to hold your head high when the job market is weak, especially if you’re a recent grad with little to no experience. Here are four tips to boost your confidence and land a job.

While LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional websites, it's not the only resource grads can use to connect with others and find work opportunities--here are four websites that can point them in the right direction, build on their networks and get them hired.

As enrollment rises in online courses and degree programs, traditional colleges and universities are finding ways to evolve to meet the needs of their students. Here are three trends the experts predict will have a significant role in shaping higher education in 2013.

Setting budget parameters for each expense category can help students get organized and aware of how much they will need to cover expenses each month. Here are six ways for students to keep their monthly expenses under control so they can stay on top of their bills and establish a good credit history.

A new survey shows that consumers around the world don't trust the banking industry, but the numbers are beginning to look better for banks in the U.S. Why?

A new study shows that annual salary increases are the most preferred benefit among job-seeking new college graduates rather than medical insurance, historically in the top spot for graduating seniors. Here’s what experts say is contributing to this trend and what questions grads should pose about a new employee benefits package.