Articles on Education & Training

7 Things Employers Care About More Than Your Degree

When you're applying for a new job, every advantage helps. And these days, a college degree alone just won't cut it.

Hitting pause on student loan payments can be a complicated process. You'll need this knowledge under your belt before applying for deferment.

Traveling can be incredibly enriching for students. Here are a few ways they can make their travel dreams an affordable reality.

Your kid just got accepted into their dream school, but the price tag can make it all feel like a nightmare. What to do now?

Tuition? Check. Books? Check. These other hidden costs of your child's college education and experience? ...Uh oh.

It's no secret that college is costly, but stashing too much cash for your kid's education can be a not-so-great move for your financial security.

Free tuition sounds like every student's dream come true. But would it actually be "free?"

Sending your kids to college is expensive. These investment vehicles are the smartest ways to start saving up.

It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.

Studying abroad can enrich your life, but deplete your wallet. Offset the costs by earning your keep while you're overseas.

Whether you wanted Trump to win or not, you still need to know how his presidency might affect your student loans.

Teachers deserve all the gifts, really. But here are some excellent, nonfood options that teachers will actually use — and enjoy!

Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.

Your college kid likely wants to hang at home on their much-earned holiday break. Get them back to the nest without going broke.

Divorce can be a difficult financial situation — and even more so, unfortunately, if student loans are involved.

In today's world, a college degree will only get you so far. Here's what employers are really looking for.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — everybody says STEM is where it's at, career-wise. Are bookworms doomed to slinging lattes?

You got a higher education to improve your life — not to burden it. Don't let a student loan ruin everything.

Higher education is always a good idea, right? Wrong. Some colleges are a total scam.

A student loan grace period isn't a pass to spend your first big paychecks willy-nilly. Be smart, save up, and prepare to tackle your loan.