Wife's Bad Credit Doesn't Have to Ruin Her Husband's

Once negative accounts are removed from your credit reports, your credit score will be based on the current and positive accounts that you have.

Obama outlines incentive plan to rein in college tuition costs

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — President Obama offered a plan Friday to reduce the costs of higher education by increasing the amount of federal grant money available for low-interest loans and tying it directly to colleges’ ability to reduce tuition. Read full article >>

'Pay As You Earn': What students need to know

For families struggling to pay for college, 2012 won't be pretty. This year, interest rates on some federal loans will increase, tuition will go up, and it will become harder to qualify for a full Pell Grant. But there is also some good news.

Paying off a student loan? New federal program may help

People trying to pay off student loans might be able to save a little money, thanks to a new loan consolidation program sponsored by the federal government.

Students Face Big Financial Aid Changes in 2012

Fewer students will qualify for grant money, and federal student loans will get more expensive.