If you are one of the 42.9 million Americans who owe some portion of the $1.57 trillion in student loan debt, you already know that student loans can be stressful. Some of your favorite celebrities and influencers have or are currently in college.

On January 24, 2022, people can begin filing their federal tax returns for the 2021 tax year. Individual income tax preparation can be tricky, and it is essential that all of the values included when filing your return are accurate.

Many people set money aside for an emergency fund to prepare for anything that could happen. However, if achieving your savings goals is something you struggle with, some techniques you can use are creating a monthly budget, reaching out to a financial advisor, and setting up an automatic transfer to help your goals become easier to attain.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an agency that protects consumers, has successfully filed a complaint against the once popular University of Phoenix.

Millions of people search the internet for a new job or ways to make extra income. Companies can lure people in with job postings that often sound too good to be true. These fraudulent companies are called pyramid schemes.

All college students should have health insurance. In case you have a medical emergency, you don’t want to be stuck paying a ton of bills. Your college or university typically provides health insurance and a health facility (for non-life-threatening concerns), and even 2-year colleges offer medical plans.

When you apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you must make sure that you fill out every detail carefully. Here are three common mistakes that can hurt your application:

Understanding the financial aid process can be confusing. Therefore, we are debunking 5 common FAFSA myths. ​

A mistake on the FAFSA can lead to a lot of frustration and can result in you missing out on much needed financial aid. Save yourself the headache and get your FAFSA questions answered before you apply.

In some situations, your college may give you a refund check. With hundreds or thousands of dollars at your disposal, you're thinking about (or maybe already know) how you're getting ready to use the money.

The transition from high school to college can be a challenging time. College resources are available to help you eliminate the overwhelming feeling you may experience. Some resources include the student account, financial aid, and registrar's offices.

We get it! You'd rather be enjoying your life than dealing with student loans. If student loans are your reality, then there are some actions that you can take to make handling your student loans more manageable.

It is reported that millennials owe about $1.5 trillion in student loans. Scheming companies see this as an opportunity to make a quick buck off people who are desperate for options.​