student loans
With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the paymen…
November 14, 2020
FAQs on CARES Act Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
FAQs on CARES Act Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
Here’s how to know if you qualify – and how you should take advantage.
September 21, 2020
Stay on Course With Student Loans
Stay on Course With Student Loans
You may be eligible for deferment if you receive unemployment benefits or are unable to find a full-time job.
August 27, 2020
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return.
June 22, 2020
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
Whether you're saving for college, currently paying tuition, or dealing with student loan debt, there's probably a tax break that can help your bottom…
June 12, 2020
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8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
May 21, 2020
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.
May 6, 2020
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
April 3, 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your …
March 31, 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is crushing the U.S.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents co…
March 26, 2020
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
March 5, 2020
A New Way to Repay College Loans
A New Way to Repay College Loans
Parents may now use money from their 529 college-savings plans to help their children pay off student loans.
January 30, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020
10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.
October 23, 2019
Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.
October 3, 2019
How to Help Grandchildren Pay for College
How to Help Grandchildren Pay for College
Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.
August 30, 2019
The Best Personal-Finance Websites, Apps and Software of 2016
The Best Personal-Finance Websites, Apps and Software of 2016
Get a jump on your 2017 finances with these solid financial tools and games.
August 21, 2019
How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan Decisions
How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan Decisions
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…
August 20, 2019
The Best College Values
The Best College Values
Associate editor Kaitlin Pitsker joins the show to discuss Kiplinger’s annual college value rankings. Plus, Sandy and Ryan discuss tax holidays and ot…
July 30, 2019
9 Things Millennials Are Changing Forever (Like It or Not)
9 Things Millennials Are Changing Forever (Like It or Not)
It's not always easy being a millennial.
July 22, 2019
Smart Ways to Give (or Lend) Money to Family
Smart Ways to Give (or Lend) Money to Family
Keep good records, and don’t hand over money you can’t afford to lose.
June 6, 2019
High-Earning Millennials Have a Surprising Student Debt Problem
High-Earning Millennials Have a Surprising Student Debt Problem
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 …
May 29, 2019
Watch for Student Loan Errors
Watch for Student Loan Errors
Some loan servicers may be dropping the ball on keeping you up-to-date on how much you may owe.
April 4, 2019
25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career
25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career
What you study influences your future pay and employment prospects. Know what to expect career-wise from your college major.
March 29, 2019