Congress just made credit freezes free
You will soon be able to freeze your credit report for free, a step that can help protect you from identity theft.
Author: KATIE LOBOSCO
How much should you pay for college?
Students entering college this year could pay more than $190,000 for a bachelor's degree. Meanwhile, others will pay next to nothing.
Starting salary for the class of 2018: $50,390
There should be a lot more job openings for the college class of 2018, but starting salaries won't be much higher than last year.
What happens when your pension fund runs out of money
Harry Van Alstyne and his wife Susan used to go out to dinner every Saturday night — until his pension was cut by 29% last October.
The average Arizona teacher is paid less today than in 1999
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has pledged to give teachers a 20% raise by 2020. But teachers say that won't cut it.
Health care could cost couples $280,000 in retirement
Saving for retirement can feel like trying to hit a moving target. The amount you'll need depends on so many unknowns. But an estimate on health care costs — which could be your biggest expense — can help you plan.
1 million count on Congress to save their pensions
More than 1 million workers and retirees could lose their pension benefits within 20 years.
How Oregon helped 7,500 people start saving for retirement
All 39 of Luke Huffstutter's employees are saving for retirement. A year ago, only a handful were.
States have a $1.4 trillion pension problem
In most states, public pension funds don't have enough money to pay for benefits they've promised to government workers.
Millenials explain why they haven't saved for retirement
Pensions are disappearing. The future of Social Security is uncertain. It's likely we'll live longer lives.
The Senate will vote to make credit freezes free for everyone
After the massive data breach at Equifax, consumer advocates called on Congress to make credit freezes free.
66% of Millennials have nothing saved for retirement
Most Millennials are not on track when it comes to saving for retirement.
Betsy DeVos may make it easier for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy
The Department of Education may make it easier for people filing for bankruptcy to get out of their student loans.
The case for canceling all student debt
What if the government wiped away everyone's student debt?
Equifax will offer free credit freezes for five more months
Still haven't signed up for Equifax's free credit freeze? You just got a second chance.
'Wait and see' before using 529s for private school tuition
Families in some states may want to wait before using money saved in 529 plans for private school expenses.
Why you'll want to double check your paycheck in February
You've probably heard by now that the new tax reform bill will hit your paycheck as soon as February. But the change may not accurately reflect your ultimate tax bill.
How graduate students pay for school
About 60 percent of grad students don't receive any kind of scholarship, grant, or tuition waiver that they don't have to pay back.
Student loan nightmare: 'I have to start all over'
Amanda Lawson-Ross planned her career around a government loan forgiveness program. But after making payments for four years, it turns out she doesn't qualify.
Your pre-paid property tax questions answered
The new cap on state and local tax deductions has homeowners across the country rushing to pay their 2018 property taxes before December 31.
Betsy DeVos limits debt relief for defrauded students
Some students who were defrauded by their colleges will no longer be granted full debt relief.
Why AARP doesn't like the tax bill
AARP says the Republican tax plan puts Medicare and Medicaid in jeopardy.
Why the GOP tax bill is a win for Betsy DeVos' agenda
There's a tax break for parents who send their children to private elementary and high schools in the GOP tax bill making its way to the President's desk.
Tax bill and your tuition: Here's what to expect
Republican leaders have agreed to save the student loan interest deduction and keep tuition waivers for graduate students tax-free.
