Kaitlin Mulhere

Home equity is a major source of wealth for many Americans. Can it help retirees pay for a major expense?

A home equity line of credit can help older folks cover home repairs, medical bills, emergency expenses and more.

The tax treatment for catch-up contributions for older workers is changing.

Many parents underestimate their 529 savings impact despite potential for college costs.

Survey shows students and parents expect far less college debt than graduates typically face today.

From California to Virginia, these state schools shine.

An impressive 15 of the California State system’s 23 campuses score in the top 10% of our ratings this year.

The federal government is slated to resume collections on overdue student loans in 2025.

Income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness could face changes in the coming year, but both still offer a path to debt cancellation.

Trump’s plan to transfer student loans to the SBA raises concerns over their management.

The lower the rate you snag, the more money you can save.

The lower the rate you snag, the more money you can save.

Gender, race and education level all play a role in whether you'll need long-term care.

Even if the Education Department remains open, there is plenty that the White House can do to limit its power.

Trump opposes broad student loan forgiveness, while Harris would likely push for continuing current policies, including debt cancellation.

Nearly $74 billion of student debt has been canceled through the program so far.

The start of October typically signifies the beginning of the college financial aid application process. But for the second year in a row, that’s not the case.

The student loan “on-ramp” has blocked the worst consequences of missing payments for the past year. The protections end Monday.

The final cost-of-living adjustment won’t be announced until October.

The best age to buy long-term care insurance is in your mid-50s to mid-60s.