The Looming Threat of Student Debt

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

How to Immerse Yourself in a Foreign Language

How to Fund a Scholarship

Sallie Mae Offering Fixed-Rate Student Loans

The nation's largest student lender now has an option other than a variable-rate loan for families that need help paying for college.

What to Expect From Free Online Classes

You get a certificate from a top college, but not the credits.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Strategies for Repaying Student Loans

If you or your child is graduating from college soon, find out how to handle student debt.

Get Free Advice on Paying for College

Kiplinger's experts will answer your questions during a live chat Thursday.

6 Tips to Make the Most of Banking and Credit/Debt

How to beat bank fees, take advantage of credit card perks and pay off debt.

Financial Advice in Honor of Dr. Seuss

We don't know if Dr. Seuss had any financial wisdom for 20-somethings. But in honor of his 108th birthday, we summarized our own advice in verse.

Should Athletes Share in Their School's Profits?

There's an ethical imperative to provide fair compensation for all workers whose hard work and talent create profits.

Smart Ways to Manage Student Debt

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

Financial Aid Strategies With a Catch

Beware of paying big bucks for questionable advice that won't pay off.

4 Strategies for Securing More Financial Aid

Tips on how to qualify for more financial aid that make sense.

Tax Breaks and Credits for College Costs

Kim answers readers' most frequent questions about tax breaks, college tuition and the American Opportunity credit.

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012

The top-100 public colleges and universities on our list deliver a quality education at an affordable price.

How We Rank the Top Public
College Values

Proactive Strategies for Coping With Economic Chaos

Our goal here at Kiplinger's is to help you take control of your finances in a turbulent world.

How to Zero In on the True Cost
Of College

New calculators are a start, but results aren’t always reliable.

Best Values in Private Colleges 2011-12

Our top pick among universities is Princeton. For liberal arts colleges, Pomona gets the nod.

How We Ranked the Top Private College Values for 2011-12

Guide to the Tables

New Trend Caps College Costs at
Four Years

Some schools won’t charge extra if you need more than four years.

Why You Still Need to Fund a College Education

If investing in a degree is like starting a business, then let's fund it that way: with equity instead of debt.

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?

FAQs on Our Rankings of Private College Values

Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.

Smart Ways to Save for College

The key is to start saving as early as you can -- and to take advantage of the tax breaks.

Cooking Up a Satisfying Career

Chanette Purser-Smith, 27, of San Francisco stirred up trouble as a teen before studying the culinary arts. Now she follows her own recipe for success as head chef at a West Coast wine bar.

Answers to Your Questions About Credit, Retirement, College

You don't have to be the editor's daughter to get personalized financial advice from Kiplinger's.

Great Part-Time Jobs for College Students

Working part-time while you're in school can enhance your financial independence and point you toward career opportunities.

12 Things College Students Don't Need

As the cost of college continues to rise, reconsider some of these expendable expenses.

My Story: Microloans for Penn State Students in Need

Penn State alum Tom Sharbaugh is starting a microloan program to lend students emergency cash at low interest rates.

Does Grad School Pay Off?

We look at how much you'll make -- and how much you'll owe -- after earning advanced degrees in five popular fields.

Head Off a Tax Penalty

As long as you pay 100% of last year's tax bill, you'll avoid an underpayment penalty.

The Dark Side of Student Debt

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

6 Ways to Pay Federal Student Loans

And what the penalties are for late payments.

The Real Deal on For-Profit Colleges

Their reputation is tarnished, but they can be a compelling alternative to traditional schools.

Don't Waste Your Money: The Hype Got in the Way

You had good intentions.

School Stocks That Make the Grade

For-profit colleges have been beaten up, but some may continue to stand strong.

Earn a Degree Overseas

Get a first-rate education for less than the price of many U.S. private schools.