Student Loans

Interest on popular loans will cost more, grad students will need better credit, but repayment plans will be more generous.

These college-savings accounts come with more fees.

Congress probably won't extend the interest break to new loans.

New tools help you get beyond the sticker price.

For parents in search of ways to pay for their kid's college education, here are some alternatives to taking out more student loans.

A traditional four-year degree isn't your only ticket to a good job with a solid salary.

Programs like the Peace Corps and Teach for America come with strings attached.

How do you make the most of student loans without getting in over your head?

It could hobble the economy, but borrowers have a new advocate in Rohit Chopra.

How important is it for Congress to keep rates low on new Stafford loans? Our columnists face off with their answers.

For some, paying off loans early may not be the top priority.

Defaulting on your loans can ruin your financial life. We show you how to repair the damage.

Here's how to restore your good name if you miss too many payments.

High interest rates and tough payback rules could leave your student out on a limb.

A new plan bases repayments on income and can rescue borrowers buried in debt.

Too much debt? Too little income? Find a game plan that works for you.

Too much debt? Too little income? Find a game plan that works for you.

There is still money available; here's where to find it.

With lenders leaving the loan market, the government has stepped up to guarantee the money will be there.

Consolidate your debt after July 1 and lock in big savings.

A new law lends a helping hand to teachers and other public servants. Find out what it takes to qualify and how to apply.

Private loans can be tougher to pay off than federal loans. Here's what you need to know to reduce the pain.

Lenders don't necessarily view education debt as a bad thing. Your ability to buy a house when you owe student loans depends largely on your credit score and how much money you make.

When the kids head to college, they'll soon discover it's easier to take on debt than pay it off. Learn how one money-smart grad plans to pay off her loans and start off on the right foot.

The feds will lend you all the money you need for an Ivy League education.

Take advantage of these perks to ease the pain of repaying your education debt.

Decide how much debt is reasonable, and stick with the federal loan programs.

You might not have to pay off your college debt if you are a teacher who meets certain criteria.

You probably won't find super-low rates, but it pays to check out what's available. Plus, when your job helps you earn student-loan forgiveness.

You no longer have to consolidate your student loans with the lender that holds them.

Rates on federal student loans are set to surge July 1, but you can avoid the hike by locking in your current rate.

Rates on student loans are rising, so consolidate now -- even if you're still a student. Plus: Find out the best way to finance a car when you're young.

To save on student-loan interest rates, consolidate your debt by July 1.

Pay down your student debt by taking a public-service job.

Comingling your debt with your spouse's can make it impossible to untangle if you ever divorce.

Borrowers may be able to save thousands of dollars in interest thanks to a drop in rates.

Students can tap these federal loans, which offer low rates and flexible repayment terms.

This tutorial explains the various loan options and how to select a lender.

From mortgages to credit cards, dealing with debt now can provide retirement security down the road.