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How to Tackle Your Student Loans Before the Grace Period Ends 06/24/2015 08:00pm • Ah, the joys of a grace period. Six blissful months of ignoring the fact you have to start making regular payments on student loans for a decade or two. The recent graduates entering this phase of financial arrested development would be better served using the six months to create an airtight debt r 3 Student Loan Discharges to Hope You Won't Need 06/23/2015 08:00pm • A few weeks ago, the Student Loan Ranger shared some information about a discharge available to federal loan borrowers whose school closes before the student can complete their credential. While it's nice that the federal student loan programs have a bit of a safety net for those situations, having How to Follow Your Dreams -- While Still Paying Your Bills 06/23/2015 08:00pm • Younger Americans feel it's harder to eke out a living today, but it doesn't mean you have to give up your dream. Sixty-eight percent of younger Americans think they have a harder time starting out than previous generations, while 80 percent of older Americans agree that getting started today is h 7 Apps to Teach Your Kids Personal Finance Skills 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Before the age of smartphones and online gaming, teaching kids how to save came in the form of a piggy bank sitting in their bedroom. Now, that age-old piggy bank is moving to the digital world, powered by apps. Mia Wenjen, the blogger behind Pragmatic Mom, says the current financial climate, with Can Alternative Credit Scoring Models Help Millions of Consumers? 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Consumers with a solid credit history may not give it a second thought when they apply for a cellphone, an apartment or a new insurance policy. But for the estimated 53 million Americans without a FICO score -- often recent graduates, immigrants or those who prefer not to use credit -- these seemin 11 Ways to Raise Last-Minute Cash for College 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Find Ways to Raise Money for CollegeFinding money to pay for school during the summer can be difficult, but it is possible. Students will need to move quickly to get funds for tuition, commuting, housing, books and any other supplies for school. Here are tips for finding cash, fast. 1. Apply to La 10 Simple Ways to Raise Your Credit Score 06/22/2015 08:00pm • There are a lot of rumors circulating when it comes to credit scores and how to improve them: Do you really need to pay a credit repair company to increase your score? (No.) Will getting married help raise it? (No.) Will making on-time payments every month give it a boost? (Yes.) If you want to make Figure Out Which Area of Law Fits Your Career Goals 06/21/2015 08:00pm • As a career adviser for lawyers and law students, Shauna C. Bryce has noticed that many of her clients have a problem that could be avoided if they'd done more due diligence when they were law school applicants: They don't know what their career paths look like. A lot of people either go to law sch 10 Questions to Ask Before Borrowing a Private Student Loan for College 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Answer These Before Taking on Private Student DebtPrivate student loans may tempt families looking to pay for college when federal and institutional aid fall short. But not all debt is created equal, and private student loans tend to carry stricter repayment terms and fewer safety nets than federal 8 Factors to Consider Before Joining the Tiny House Movement 06/17/2015 08:00pm • When life seems too complicated, some people advocate this solution: Move into a smaller home to have a bigger life. For some, the tiny house movement has become a way of life, adjusting to a smaller space and fewer possessions, with a goal of saving money and focusing on relationships and experie Celebrate Father's Day With These Scholarships for Men 06/17/2015 08:00pm • This Sunday is Father's Day -- typically not a holiday that inspires most people to think about college. After all, this year's celebration coincides with the first day of summer, and most of you are probably spending the weekend outdoors with family with school far from your mind. However, there' Money Lessons From Former NFL Player Phillip Buchanon 06/16/2015 08:00pm • When it comes to money, NFL players have famously fumbled. Former wide receiver Terrell Owens, who made around $80 million over his pro career, filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino reportedly lost close to $14 million after a bad investment in 2012. And former Limit Student Loans With Tuition Plans to Pay for College 06/16/2015 08:00pm • For students heading back to school in the fall, summer vacation is a great opportunity to take a break from all of college's in-classroom stuff. Unfortunately, it's not as easy to get away from all of the out-of-the-classroom responsibilities -- especially how you're going to pay for school. At t 10 Ways to Improve Your Finances with Social Media 06/16/2015 08:00pm • Up your social game.Twitter can make it easier to lodge a customer service complaint, and LinkedIn can help you land a new job. Facebook friends can offer encouragement when you share progress toward goals, and you can collect inspiring images of what you're saving for on Pinterest. There are all so 12 ideas to help you stick to your budget 06/16/2015 09:30am • When cravings for pricey dinners out or new outfits hit, it can be hard to stick with your budgeting plans. Whether you're trying to cut back on spending or set aside major dough for a life goal like homeownership, it might be time to adopt some new money-savvy habits. These dozen ideas can help you