Jessica Dickler

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

To get a leg up in the competitive world of college admissions, some families are spending half a million dollars or more on private consultants.

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Jordan Jackson is forecasting markets will bounce back by the end of the year.

This year, in part because of the added flexibility, more parents are utilizing 529 college savings plans.

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.

The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season. 

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.