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Sallie Mae just wanted to celebrate its birthday. Instead, it infuriated Twitter
P. Kim Bui May 13, 2013
Why is Sallie Mae trending on Twitter? The story of a birthday mishap.
Why you shouldn't go back to school
Barbara Bogaev May 10, 2013
In her new book, "Don't Go Back to School,"author Kio Stark discusses why scores of people think traditional higher education is a waste of money.
U.S. seeks to increase oversight of student loan servicers
Tracey Samuelson Mar 15, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to institute rules for certain non-bank loan servicers. What’s the likely result of the rules for borrowers and the industry?
Americans are getting back together...with their debt
Kai Ryssdal Mar 12, 2013
Americans are reigniting their love affair with debt. Sure, it spurred a financial crisis. But it's also good for the economy.
Tax refunds can burn a hole in your pocket
Blake Farmer Mar 1, 2013
Some retailers run special promotions to lure customers in during tax refund season.
The trouble with refinancing a student loan
Amy Scott Feb 18, 2013
So why can't students cash in on these crazy low interest rates, anyway?
Refinancing my mortgage is easy: How about my student loans?
Amy Scott Feb 15, 2013
Campus Progress wants students to be able to take advantage of low interest rates available for mortgages and car loans.
Universities crack down on delinquent student borrowers
Amy Scott Feb 6, 2013
Yale and other universities are suing graduates who did not pay back Perkins low-income student loans because the funds for new loans come from former students paying back their debts.
Congress eyes limit to mortgage interest deduction
Krissy Clark Nov 27, 2012
As Congress tries to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, lawmakers are considering a cap on the mortgage interest deduction.
Whither the mortgage interest tax deduction?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 16, 2012
Tweaks to homeowner deduction -- seen as cornerstone of American Dream -- could be part of 'cliff' deal.
