Search

10 Medical Schools Where Students Leave With the Most Debt 08/20/2018 08:00pm • 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 How to Maximize Increases in Your Home Value 08/20/2018 08:00pm • U.S. homeowners with mortgages have seen their home equity increase nearly 12 percent year over year, according to CoreLogic's recent home equity analysis. That represents a gain of almost $871 billion since the third quarter of 2016. Most homeowners recognize that having more equity in their homes 6 Ways to Fix a Retirement Savings Shortfall 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Most investors who have planned for retirement have a mental picture: not answering to the Man, some travel, spoiling grandkids and maybe a second home. But unexpected expenses, failing health, or investment losses can derail plan A. What's plan B? How to you make up for a shortfall? "Overspending h 2019 Best Colleges Rankings Coming Sept. 10 08/19/2018 08:00pm • In three weeks, on Monday, Sept. 10, prospective students and parents can explore the 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings on usnews.com. These rankings -- which include National Universities, National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities and Regional Colleges -- focus on academic excellenc Folk Wisdom for Your Financial Life 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Using folk wisdom to inform your investment strategy sounds frankly silly. Far better to use time- and research-tested factors like low cost, proper allocation and tax-efficiency, right? There's no doubt about that. But there is wisdom in using plain old common sense too. After all, many of Warren Wayne Rooney scores 2 goals, DC United beats Timbers 4-1 08/15/2018 10:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Rooney scored two goals and D.C. United beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Wednesday night to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference. D.C. (6-9-6) won its third consecutive home game. Portland (10-5-7) has lost two straight after going unbeaten in its previous 15 Can You Pay Student Loans With a Credit Card? 08/15/2018 08:00pm • Credit card rewards and zero percent introductory APR offers can make it tempting to pay off your student loans using plastic, but it's not always a smart move. When you move student loan debt to a credit card, you give up certain protections. For example, you no longer have consolidation, defermen How to Find How Much You Owe in Student Loans 08/14/2018 08:00pm • Most college graduates leave school with some level of student debt. In fact, around 68 percent of college seniors who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges in 2015 borrowed student loans, according to data from The Institute for College Access and Success, a nonprofit that advocates 4 Financially Savvy Things to Do During Your First Week of College 08/14/2018 08:00pm • The first week of college can be an incredible experience for new students. There are countless people to meet, unfamiliar places to see and new things to do. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience. That first week is also a time of money-saving opportunities. Even though most students have Everything You Need to Know About Parent PLUS Loans 08/14/2018 08:00pm • Parent PLUS Loans can be a good alternative to private student loans because they offer more flexible repayment options. But the loans can be costlier than other options, and consequences are harsh for default, including the potential for wage and Social Security garnishment. What Is a Parent PLUS L A Guide to Borrowing Money From Friends and Family 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Asking to borrow money from a family member or friend can be a difficult and awkward conversation. The reality is nobody likes being asked to part with their money. And when you make an arrangement to borrow cash from a friend or family member, you put yourself at risk of creating a strain in your r The Truth About Credit Card Debt Forgiveness 08/13/2018 08:00pm • When some people think about credit card debt forgiveness, it goes something like this: Your debt is erased, and you live happily ever after with no consequences. That would be amazing. But the harsh truth lies somewhere short of "totally erased" and "no consequences." To be clear, credit card debt How Retired Investors Can Avoid Bankruptcy Woes 08/12/2018 08:00pm • A growing number of retirees are filing for bankruptcy in an attempt to halt some of their monthly payments as pensions have largely declined, savings have shrunk and bills have piled up. A recent study conducted by four professors citing data from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project demonstrated an ala Complete List of Credit Card Fees to Watch Out For 08/12/2018 08:00pm • All credit cards come with costs. You'll pay interest on credit card balances, but interest isn't the only expense of owning a credit card. Annual fees, late fees, balance transfer fees and foreign transaction fees are common, and they're not the only fees. Some credit card fees may be worth paying, How to Use Your Financial Aid Like a Paycheck 08/12/2018 08:00pm • Many students who receive financial aid get a refund at the beginning of the semester -- a lump sum meant to cover costs like living expenses, transportation and books and supplies. Some students turn that refund into a monthly "paycheck," a strategy that can help with money management. "When I was