Christy Rakoczy

Paying for college is already expensive — and costs continue to climb. Although covering college costs can seem insurmountable, there are lots of... Read more

Once you know how to apply for a parent PLUS loan, you can get the funds you need to help your child pay for college. These federal loans are... Read more

What is a private student loan? This detailed guide will answer that key question and provide all the must-know details about private student... Read more

There are many reasons to transfer to a different academic program or school during your college career. But if you decide to take this step, it’s... Read more

If you’re hoping to limit your student loan debt by finding free money for college, you’re in luck. Of course, no money is really “free” —... Read more

What does it mean to be a cosigner versus a co-borrower? Understand the differences between these confusing terms before you decide which is best for... Read more

Parent PLUS Loans are one of your options to finance your student’s education when their financial aid isn’t enough. Follow these six steps for... Read more

What's the difference between APR and APY? We looked at the two methods of expressing interest rates — APR versus APY — and how they affect your... Read more

Stash is an app that makes it easy for beginning investors to pick stocks and ETFs, but you'll pay for the convenience. This Stash review... Read more

As many as 5.1 million student loan borrowers are at least 90 days late on their payment or already in default. Student loan default has serious... Read more

Attending college in Puerto Rico can mean living within walking distance of beautiful beaches, chowing down on scrumptious arroz con dulce (rice... Read more

If you’ve been out of college for a little while — or a long while — then you might be thinking about home ownership. But if you still have... Read more