Get 5% cash back!   Earn 10,000 airline miles! Credit card offers and promotions are everywhere. All those rewards are tempting and can get you thinking of ways to get the most out of your credit card. With the high cost of college tuition, you might be wondering if you can use a credit card... Read More

When it comes to the new GOP tax bill and its impact on those paying for higher education, the good news far outweighs the bad. For instance, the bill did not affect the student loan interest tax deduction, which likely inspired a collective sigh of relief among former students everywhere who are working to pay... Read More

If you’re in college, you’re probably already worrying about getting good grades, covering your living expenses, and repaying student loans when you graduate. So, worrying about your credit score might not be your biggest concern. But it should be. The majority of those under 30 (67%) have a credit score under 680, and 38% have... Read More

If you went to a private four-year college 30 years ago, you would’ve paid $15,160 per year, according to the College Board. Today, your tuition fee would be more than twice that amount at $34,740. That number might seem high, but it actually pales in comparison to what some universities are charging. According to The... Read More

Q. My mother wants to gift my two kids $50,000 each for college. I know there can be tax and financial aid consequences. Any advice on the best way to do this? — Lucky A. Your mother has several options. The best way really depends on what is most important to your mom, said Mary... Read More

Between moving into the dorms and going to class, you’ve had all kinds of new experiences in college. And now you’d like one of those to be getting your first credit card. But doing so can be a catch-22. In order to get good terms and conditions on a credit card, you need a good... Read More