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What Borrowers Should Know as Perkins Loan Program Set to Expire 09/29/2015 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger writes a lot about federal student loan programs, but tends to focus on the big ones, such as Stafford and PLUS loans. This week, we will shine the spotlight on a lesser known, but no less important, federal program -- the Perkins loan. Depending on what Congress does in th How to Calculate Your Net Worth 09/29/2015 08:00pm • Feeling richer? The Federal Reserve thinks you are, whether it's trickling down to your mood or not. Rising real estate values and high employment are boosting our collective net worth, according to the Federal Reserve. All together, American households and nonprofits are worth $85.7 trillion. Tha 4 Conversation-Starters to Kick Off the College Savings Talk 09/29/2015 08:00pm • Tina Robinson struggled to pay her own way through college, working during the day and taking accounting and business courses at night. So, when she had two children of her own, she used her experience as a conversation-starter for why she was prioritizing saving for their college educations. "It Automotive Stocks to Buy After Volkswagen's Emissions Scandal 09/28/2015 08:00pm • U.S. car sales are rising, especially for bigger cars and sport-utility vehicles, spurred on by cheap gasoline and relaxed lending standards. And as scandal overshadows Volkswagen, the world's largest automaker, U.S. auto manufacturers look even more appealing, analysts say. U.S. motor vehicle sal Know What to Expect the First Time You Borrow College Student Loans 09/28/2015 08:00pm • Taking on student loan debt can be intimidating for first-time borrowers. Those in their teens may experience an especially daunting process, preparing to take on thousands of dollars in debt before they've ever paid a utility bill or earned a paycheck. "You can make a lot of really poor financia Browse STEM Scholarships for Each Type of College Student 09/28/2015 08:00pm • Scholarships to reel students into STEM fields are multiplying, and an online search will turn up hundreds of sources. Below is a sampling of what students with the right qualifications can compete for; some are open to all STEM students, while many target members of underrepresented groups. Requir Signs You Aren't Ready to Retire Yet 09/27/2015 08:00pm • Some people are eager to escape an unpleasant work situation or want to spend less time at the office. But a desire for less stress and more leisure time doesn't necessarily mean you are ready to permanently retire. Here are some of the signs you would benefit from spending a few more years in the Colleges That Offer the Best Value to Students 09/27/2015 08:00pm • With college sticker prices climbing, and student loan debt on the rise, finding an affordable school is a chief concern for many families. But locating an institution that combines top-notch academics with manageable costs isn't simple. And families don't always have time to pore over the tuition The best tools for managing household finances 09/24/2015 02:30am • When Johnny and Joanna Galbraith got married eight years ago, they quickly realized they needed a way to coordinate their spending and saving with each other. "We didn't know what we were doing at the beginning of our marriage, but we opened up a joint checking account to make it easier to communica Follow 4 Tips to Stay on Top of an Income-Driven Repayment Plan 09/22/2015 08:00pm • A few weeks ago, the Department of Education announced that as of midsummer, nearly 3.9 million federal student loan borrowers had a n income-driven repayment plan -- a 56 percent increase from the same time last year. This was great news, as it indicate s that not only are more consumers aware Should You Switch to an Alternative Health Insurer? 09/22/2015 08:00pm • America's biggest health insurers want to get bigger, potentially leaving consumers with fewer choices and higher rates. But patients looking to steer clear of these giant corporations may find viable alternatives among an emerging group of health insurance companies that offer new ownership models How to Save Money on College Textbooks 09/22/2015 08:00pm • College textbooks can be very expensive. These textbooks can cost more than $2,000 a year. In fact, individual college books often cost around $100 to $200 dollars each. College students going back to school this fall might spend more on books in college than in high school, primarily because there Make a Work-Study Job Pay Off 09/21/2015 08:00pm • Like all first-year work-study students at Dickinson College, Angeline Apostolou started with a stint in the cafeteria, cleaning tables and washing dishes. By senior year, the international studies major from Livingston, New Jersey, had transitioned to a job as a student supervisor at the Clarke Fo Why Buying a Home Is a Smart Investment for Millennials 09/21/2015 08:00pm • Millennials are swarmed with investing advice -- start saving early, take advantage of your employer's 401(k) match and for heaven's sake, dump those high-interest credit cards! But for many who are looking to build a retirement nest egg, financial advisors say purchasing a home is one of the best i Smart Ways to Comfortably Retire 09/21/2015 08:00pm • Even if you feel you aren't yet completely prepared for retirement, there is still time to correct mistakes, no matter what stage you are at. One common scenario is that you haven't regularly increased your contribution level to your retirement account or reviewed your investments. Adopting a "set-