New data show that the federal government recoups at least 85% of amounts owed on defaulted student loans. The reasons why this is so explain a lot, especially about ever-rising tuition expenses at colleges across the country.
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For years now, private college tuition has risen far faster than inflation, a fact that colleges have used a fancy theory called Baumol’s Law to explain away. Unfortunately for families who pay over $200,000 to send a child to …
U.S. consumers appear to be getting bit less frugal: The amount of consumer credit in use unexpectedly rose in October for the second straight month. But the whole rise came from non-revolving debt, which includes auto loans an…
More parents are realizing they don’t need to ruin themselves financially for their children’s education. But what if you have that epiphany after your kid has applied to her first-choice school early decision? If they accept h…
Some for-profit colleges may lose access to U.S. government aid as the Department of Education works to improve oversight of the sector.
Colleges that pay recruiters based on how many students they sign up could be disqualified from participating in …