The Looming Threat of Student Debt

It could hobble the economy, but borrowers have a new advocate in Rohit Chopra.

How to Fund a Scholarship

The Student Loan Rate Debate

How important is it for Congress to keep rates low on new Stafford loans? Our columnists face off with their answers.

From Gown to Town Mayor

Last November, Svante Myrick was elected Ithaca, N.Y.’s youngest mayor at 24. Here’s how he managed his own finances, and how he plans to deal with the city’s.

6 Tips to Make the Most of Banking and Credit/Debt

How to beat bank fees, take advantage of credit card perks and pay off debt.

Financial Advice in Honor of Dr. Seuss

We don't know if Dr. Seuss had any financial wisdom for 20-somethings. But in honor of his 108th birthday, we summarized our own advice in verse.

Smart Ways to Manage Student Debt

For some, paying off loans early may not be the top priority.

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.

Tax Breaks for College Costs

Higher education comes with a higher and higher cost. Take advantage of tax breaks to ease the financial pain.

How College Students Can Forecast Future Income

Start thinking now about how your degree will translate into a career.

Tax Breaks and Credits for College Costs

Kim answers readers' most frequent questions about tax breaks, college tuition and the American Opportunity credit.

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012

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

How We Rank the Top Public
College Values

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

Proactive Strategies for Coping With Economic Chaos

Our goal here at Kiplinger's is to help you take control of your finances in a turbulent world.

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.

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?

The Problem With Occupy Wall Street

I went to the Occupy D.C. protests hoping to find a movement. Instead, I found people too disorganized and idealistic to actually change the things they criticized.

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.

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.

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.

Head Off a Tax Penalty

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

Don't Waste Your Money: The Hype Got in the Way

You had good intentions.

Tax Breaks for College Expenses

You may qualify for a tax credit or deduction to ease the pain of paying for college—or paying back your student loan.

Tax Breaks for Education Expenses

The Best List 2010

We choose standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, cars and more.

Cash In on Expiring Tax Breaks for Education Savings

Buy a computer or pay private K-through-12 tuition with pretax money while you still can.

Digging Out of Student Debt

Don't despair. You have options with private lenders and the feds to cut your payments.

A Four-Step Financial Guide to Your 20s

Get on the road to financial success before you reach age 30.

Get a Break on College Costs

Even if your child is already in school, you can reap big state-tax benefits by feeding a 529 plan.

6 Ways Colleges Are Trying to Lower the Cost of a Higher Education

As the financial effects of the recession linger, higher-education institutions are making long-term changes so they, and students, get more bang for their buck.

Grad Degrees From a Distance

Online master's degrees are getting more students -- and more respect.

Boost Your Score

Kim Lankford answers your questions on improving your credit rating, prolonging health-care coverage, retrieving college savings, and claiming the prescription-drug rebate.

A Tax Break Expires

Tap your Coverdell account now for pre-college expenses.

The Top College Savings Plans

Use our state-by-state guide to 529 plans to choose the right one for your student.