How to take out a student loan: A step-by-step guide

Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.

Best graduate student loans of fall 2021

Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.

Priced out of the housing market? Look again

The real estate market over the last year has been described as  "scorching hot" and "on fire."  But now that schools are back in, the new phrase is "cooling off." The US real estate market has been steadily climbing for years, but the pandemic created a rarely seen situation for home buyers. 

How much should life insurance cost? See the breakdown by age, term and policy size

Life insurance can be a small price to pay if it guarantees peace of mind that your loved ones will be financially stable in the event of your untimely death.

Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven

More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.

Fixed student loan rates fall, variable rates creep back up — but remain relatively low

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What are the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year?

Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.

Jobs can't secure home for Adairsville family

Amanda Edmonds has been applying for homes for her family for months, but nothing has panned out. Now despite being employed, she and her fiance are sleeping in a tent in the backyard of her parents' house

US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens

The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.