Carrying a lot of credit card and student loan debt sadly raises the self-esteem of young people. The glow fades at age 28.
More and more adult children are depending on their parents for financial help.
Look at the statistics; its harder than ever for grads to get into the working world.
That financial aid letter from your school of choice isn't the end. Keep looking.
The first step is to avoid taking on more debt. It's the most important and hardest step of all.
A new report finds that many for-profits make unaffordable loans to students to order to keep federal money flowing to the schools.
A reader poses that question. How would you respond?
In short, know when to spend and when to save, and how to donate wisely.
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