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The commitments you make now have consequences that could last for decades. Being well-informed about student debt and repayment can make a world of d…

Earning enough cash to pay bills, rent and college expenses, with a little extra spending money to help you enjoy your time in college, isn’t as hard …

College sticker shock when you first see the bill for tuition, room and board (and all those nebulous activity fees) is bad enough.

Without these pieces in place, you could be locked out of decision-making for your over-18 son or daughter in a health care or financial emergency.

Student debt has become a hot political issue, largely because there's so much of it.

These 20 schools top our annual list for their ability to deliver a quality education at an affordable price.

Stellar academics, generous financial aid packages and impressive four-year graduation rate, help make this small liberal arts college a top notch pic…

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

This year, we've expanded our annual rankings to include 400 schools. Here's how we narrowed down our list to select the top colleges and universities…

Our expanded ranking names hundreds of colleges where you can get a quality education at an affordable price.

No matter how eager you are to leave the nest, you can save a lot of money by going to an in-state school.

Since 1999, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has ranked the top values in private universities and liberal-arts colleges. (The rankings have been an annua…

Since 1998, Kiplinger's Personal Finance has ranked the top values in public colleges.

Since 2015, Kiplinger's Personal Finance has combined its lists of the 100 best public colleges, 100 best private universities and 100 best liberal-ar…

Each year, Kiplinger ranks the U.S.

Through timely withdrawals and good recordkeeping, a grandparent’s 529 college-savings plan can help families recoup money spent on college.

There are a few reasons to consider this strategy. One is if you think your child might want to go to a private school one day, and another is if you …

New student loan rates are lower, but parent loans are still no bargain.

Some employers allow payroll deduction into 529 plans.

You might think that HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) would be doing just fine after college, but they're in serious debt just like most other new …

That's just one question to ask. But there are some other, more pressing, questions to ask first, including am I making a huge retirement mistake by h…

It’s a daunting prospect. In 18 years, attending an in-state public college for four years will likely cost a total of about $233,000.

You don’t have to be college-age to use the money tax-free, but there are stipulations.

Being a snowplow parent who removes obstacles is not the way to raise emotionally healthy, money-smart kids.

They can expect multiple offers as boomers retire and the economy chugs along.

A 529 college savings plan comes with many advantages, and the best way to harness its power is to start ASAP and front-load your contributions.