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Once the college applications are out and the acceptance letters start rolling in, many high school seniors start slacking off, but that can be to their detriment. Here's how parents can keep them motivated.

A new college lifestyle requires a new budget, but students may fall off track if they don’t watch their wallets. Here are six budget busters and how students can avoid them.

You co-signed a car loan for your then-boyfriend? Find out the consequences of that foolish act.

For students who need to fill in some financial gaps in order to cover all of their school expenses, here are expert tips for finding the best private student loan options.

Scoring touchdowns doesn't equate to realizing a return on investments. These football stars can attest.

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases grads will make and requires substantial thought and research before signing on the dotted line. Here are tips from real estate and mortgage experts on how to navigate the process.

The majority of college students will change their major at least once during school, according to the College Board. Here’s what college experts say students should consider before switching and how to make it as seamless as possible.

As the cost of college continues to rise, many families and students are lessening the debt load though an emerging trend: crowd-funding for an education. Here’s how the model works and who can benefit from it.

For students who experience a change in their financial circumstances during the school year, here are expert examples of what qualifies as a change and how that may impact aid.

Although college attendance is on the rise, a recent study shows that the most commonly reported jobs for Gen Y don’t always require a college degree. Here’s what’s behind the trend and how grads can increase their chances of getting hired in their field.

As freshmen start flocking to campus, they're probably wondering where they'll find their friends and what extracurricular activities they want to get involved with. From Greek life to professional associations, here are some factors to consider when choosing campus groups and activities.

As freshmen start flocking to campus, they're probably wondering where they'll find their friends and what extracurricular activities they want to get involved with. From Greek life to professional associations, here are some factors to consider when choosing campus groups and activities.

Cash-strapped colleges are recruiting students from overseas who can pay full-price for tuition, but currency exchanges and fees for transfers can create a cash-flow issue for colleges and problems for international students as well.

Look for money at the state lost-and-found.

Many students will be seeking out a new bank close to campus, but what’s important for students to look for in a checking account?

Many students will be seeking out a new bank close to campus, but what’s important for students to look for in a checking account?

Not every retiree can afford an exotic import. These cars can fit into a fixed-income lifestyle.

Sure, you want to know what a policy will cost. But how about risk, discounts and other stuff?

Sure, you want to know what a policy will cost. But how about risk, discounts and other stuff?

Those in charge of your estate must protect your accounts from identity theft after you're gone.