Budget

The 50/30/20 rule is a budgeting approach that distributes your finances toward different goals in a simple and practical way. Popularized by U.S.... Read more

When it comes to saving for college for their kids, many parents across the country make use of the 529 plan. But what exactly is a 529, and what are... Read more

If you’re one of the 45 million student loan borrowers in the U.S., you’ve probably received advice on how to pay off your school debt. And some... Read more

Single parents have to make ends meet with just one person’s income, time, support system and resources. Every fixed cost, from rent to student... Read more

Going to college isn’t cheap. In 2018-19, the average published tuition and fees were $35,830 a year at private colleges and $26,290 per year for... Read more

If you’ve struggled to manage your money in the past, you might have given up on the idea of tracking your spending. But it could be you’ve... Read more

If you’re like most people, you have some serious student loan debt. To be specific, 44.7 million Americans are currently paying off student loans,... Read more

In 2018, nearly 70% of college graduates went out into the real world with a degree in hand and an average of $29,800 in student loan debt.... Read more

Making extra — or extra large — monthly payments is key to repaying your student loans ahead of schedule. But coming up with that extra cash is a... Read more

During their college years, many people live with roommates in housing paid for by parents or student loans, focusing their energy on finishing... Read more

When estimating how much you should put toward your student loan payments, a credit counselor might tell you to aim for 8% of your monthly gross... Read more

Our previous New Year’s resolutions survey uncovered a surprising fact: People were more likely to regret not doing something (like not saving... Read more