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Money expert Clark Howard extolls the virtues of 529 plans every chance he gets. You put money into those plans…

For parents of children with disabilities, tax-free Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts can be an invaluable tool for…

If you've sent kids to college, you've probably heard of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA offers federal…

Once you’ve decided to continue your education past high school, the next step is choosing where you want to go…

If you're interested in learning a new skill, hoping to get a raise at work or considering a career change,…

It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…

Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.55 trillion including both federal and private student loans. It's no secret…

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. How Can I Find…

The idea of student loan debt can be pretty terrifying — especially considering the average student loan debt for a…

It's no secret that some degrees pay off more than others, but there are other important factors involved when it…

One presidential hopeful wants to do student loan forgiveness in a big, bold way — but does that mean you…

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is pitched as a lifeline for students who emerge with student loan debt from…

It might be tempting to think bigger is better when it comes to saving for a child's future education expenses,…

What happens when a college gets a failing grade and goes out of business? While it's not widely known, there…

Financial experts often tout refinancing and consolidation as a great way to help pay off debt, but is refinancing your…

When you're at a college, have you ever noticed there seems to be one bank that has a lockdown on…

Looking for the best 529 plan to help you save for education expenses? Here's my annual list of the top…

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a scam alert about some companies that promise to help lower monthly payments for…

If you think the cost of a four-year degree is expensive, try piling on another two or more years of…

The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get…

If you're looking to learn more, challenge yourself or 'get out of your comfort zone,' there are plenty of resources out…

Tuesday, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day, which makes this week Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers are such an important part of…

While kids across the country soak up the last few weeks of summer, parents are already in back-to-school mode and…

Student discounts are an interesting topic. They don't typically give you a discount for anything on campus, because those amenities…

Now that 2017 is rolling along, the holiday bills are rolling in and cash is tight. But guess what? We…

In the continuation of a disturbing trend, your driving record is becoming less and less relevant to setting your auto…

New school year, new courses, new books... The cost of buying textbooks can do some serious damage to your wallet --…

Skills pay the bills, at least according to a lot of early '90s hip hop. But that doesn't mean you…

If you missed out on attending an Ivy League university due to your less than stellar grade point average, then…