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5 Possible Student Loan, Higher Ed Impacts of a Trump Presidency 11/15/2016 07:00pm • What will a Donald Trump presidency mean for student loan consumers? He rarely mentioned higher education or the nation's $1.3 trillion in student debt on the campaign trail, so the future is hazy. With so much still unknown and to be worked out during the transition over the next few months, it's t How to Create a Financial Plan for Life 11/15/2016 07:00pm • When you set out on a long journey -- especially if you're going somewhere you've never been -- creating a plan is one of the most important things you can do to get organized and feel confident about reaching your destination. Planning for your future retirement shouldn't be any different as it re 11 National Universities Where the Most Students Live on Campus 11/14/2016 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Could a Reverse Mortgage Save Your Retirement? 11/14/2016 07:00pm • As baby boomers retire at the rate of 10,000 per day, many of them are woefully underfunded for their future retirement needs. While reverse mortgages have gotten a bad rap over the last decade, the product has changed and become more regulated. Reverse mortgages are now gaining a lot of attention Is Investing in a College Degree Worth It? 11/13/2016 07:00pm • With student debt reaching a record $1.3 million, colleges are reporting the pain as students back away from taking on the expense of a college degree. According to a recent Gallup poll, 87 percent of college admissions directors of private colleges and 51 percent at public colleges say they're losi More Universities Overseas Offer U.S. Federal Student Loans 11/13/2016 07:00pm • Interested in studying for an MBA at INSEAD Business School in France, Dan Hauber applied and was surprised to learn that federal student loans could cover his costs overseas. "I had no idea, really," says Hauber, who now runs a New York City-based mattress company. "I got a handful of emails from 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Condo in Washington, D.C. 11/13/2016 07:00pm • For busy Washington, D.C., professionals looking for a no-fuss property that's just minutes from their job on Capitol Hill or K Street, a condo in the city's downtown area is often a perfect solution. Much less expensive than single-family homes, these units are often equipped with gyms and pools - Why Taking a 401(k) Loan Is Risky 11/13/2016 07:00pm • If you're in a short-term cash crunch, should you raid your 401(k) plan and take out a loan? Many Americans do, according to a study from the Pension Research Council at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. That study showed 20 percent of 401(k) plan participants had loans outstand Accreditation of Online Degree Programs: Frequently Asked Questions 11/10/2016 07:00pm • 1. What is accreditation? Accreditation is a process conducted by an outside authority to ensure that a school and degree program meet certain standards of quality and rigor. Online, blended and on-campus degree programs can all be accredited. While it's voluntary, accreditation has many benefits an What's the Value of Your Totaled Car? 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Several years ago, when Linda Childers' Ford sedan was totaled, her insurance company offered her a low-ball settlement offer. "A friend who worked in the auto repair industry suggested that I look online for cars that were the same model, mileage condition as mine and see what they were being sol Take 5 Steps to Reach a College Savings Goal 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Maureen Spain and her husband feel the pull of competing financial priorities. They want to save for college for their three children -- ages 2, 5 and 7 -- but they also have child care costs, retirement accounts to fill and are still paying off Spain's graduate school loans. When their oldest son Military Aid Helps Veterans Pay for College 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Veterans Day is right around the corner. Traditionally, the Student Loan Ranger uses this time to inform service members and veterans about their student loan options. However, this year, we thought we'd feature some insight from veterans on paying for education instead. The Ranger's parent organiza 4 Ways President-Elect Donald Trump Could Change Your Finances 11/08/2016 07:00pm • The election we thought would never end just did, and now we have a new president-elect: Donald J. Trump. While some are celebrating and others are reeling, one question unifying Americans is perhaps this: What does the election mean for my wallet? While there's no way of predicting the future of a Is It Ever OK to Rob Your Retirement Account? 11/06/2016 07:00pm • Sometimes there are lean times in our lives when we need to find extra cash quickly, and a fluffy retirement account cushioned with years of savings seems like a viable option. In fact, 25 percent of U.S. households that use 401(k)s have withdrawn their plans for nonretirement spending needs, amoun 10 Steps to Develop a Student Loan Repayment Plan 11/06/2016 07:00pm • Develop a Repayment StrategyStudent debt continues to rise among college grads. A recent report from The Institute for College Access & Success found that 68 percent of graduating seniors from the class of 2015 had student loans with an average debt balance of $30,100 -- a 4 percent increase com