The rewards of a college degree can be priceless … well, actually there is a price, and a hefty one at that. Very few are in a position to pay for a higher education out of pocket, and if you’re like most people that means you may have to apply for student loans to bridge the gap. If you’re looking for help and don’t know where to begin, read on for some important student loan information to get you started.

Millennials – those born between 1981 and 1997 – are poised to become the nation’s largest generation of consumers this year at more than 80 million strong, reports the Pew Research Center, citing data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Congratulations, buying your first home is an exciting time. Prepare yourself for the loan process and your first mortgage!

For most of us, our home is the biggest purchase we’ll ever make. And our mortgage payment is usually the biggest slice of our monthly budget. When you consider that most mortgages are taken out with a 30-year term, the idea of carrying that much debt for that long can be pretty daunting — especially when you do the math on how old you’ll be when the last payment is sent to the bank. And to top it all off, there’s the total interest you’ll end up paying, which can be staggering…

Smartphones are everywhere these days — and they can be a useful and valuable tool to help you save big. Here's a roundup of apps that you can use to budget and shop your way to greater savings. Most are available across multiple platforms at low to no cost.

When you’re risking not just money but perhaps future comforts at retirement, it can be hard to feel good about trusting either a single personal advisor or the faceless advisory groups of big investment firms. But there is a middle ground, and it’s been around for more than a century. Investment clubs are groups of up to 100 individuals who meet regularly to pool resources and pick investments for the group. They share the burden of research, make joint decisions about investments and share the rewards (and the losses).

Making improvements to your curbside view doesn’t have to require a second mortgage. Here are some simple, low-cost ideas to help your house put its best face forward.

What’s the saying, “hope springs eternal”? It seems that every time spring rolls around, we get motivated to clear out the cobwebs and do some serious decluttering. Why not take that opportunity to make a little money at the same time? We think you’ve earned it after all that work spring cleaning. Here are eight ways you can turn clutter into cash.

Graduation from college is a happy time for you and your family, with loved ones waving you down the road to a brighter future paved by a college education. But soon you realize that between you and your new life stands a mountain of debt that must be climbed — your student loans.