The retirement accounts can be leveraged to pursue other goals — like saving for your kid’s schooling — in a tax-advantaged way.

Under a new government program, any borrowers who were in default or delinquent before the loan-payment moratorium will emerge from it with a clean slate.

Outside contributions will no longer be penalized in financial aid decisions after Congress made tweaks that will go into effect for the 2024-25 school year.

Before sinking money into a specific academic major, families should examine its return on investment or lack thereof.

Many overpay by choice to get a fat tax refund, but fine-tuning withholding can help cash flow now.

Families can use their Expected Family Contribution to determine what type of colleges and universities their children should target, and maximize their chances of obtaining financial aid.

Misinformation can lead to your clients paying way too much for school.

The best ways for individuals to pay off their college debt.

It’s easier to get into financial trouble when pursuing a graduate degree because there is no fixed limit on how much graduate students can borrow for tuition, fees and living expenses.

Pricey private institutions are more likely to take a family’s home equity into consideration when fashioning financial aid packages.