Borrowing
From student loans to credit cards and mortgages, sometimes it's necessary to borrow money. Learn about the (sometimes hidden) costs of borrowing, why a good credit score matters, and how to pay down the debt you already have.
Could borrowing let you meet your goals?
Find out the basics before taking out a loan or using a credit card.
06/07/2018
Article
10-second tips: Taking a loan
Know the implications of borrowing from your workplace savings plan.
04/02/2018
Infographic
How to pay off debt—and save too
Balancing paying off debt and saving can be tricky. Here's a step-by-step guide.
02/02/2018
Article
Should you borrow from your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?
The decision to use a 401(k) loan to retire high interest credit card debt is not as obvious as it may seem.
09/15/2017
Article
5 reasons 401(k) loans are a bad idea
You'll want to think long and hard before treating your retirement savings like a piggy bank.
09/15/2017
Article
How can you help your child get a college education?
Prospective students and their parents have lots of options.
04/24/2017
Article
Find a better way to pay off student debt
Need help with student debt? Here's a better way to manage it.
03/13/2017
Tools
4 steps to funding an education
There's no one-size-fits-all plan for higher education, but with a little work you can figure it out.
02/06/2017
Article
Will student loans debt destroy your retirement?
Student loan debt is skyrocketing. How does that affect your approach to retirement?
02/06/2017
Article
Mortgage interest rates: Should you lock them or not?
Locking your rate is a gamble. It's good if rates go up, but they could go down.
11/29/2016
Article
How late payments wreck your credit
Your payment history is the most important aspect of your credit score, with the greatest weight of any single factor. Learn how to manage a late payment.
09/30/2016
Article
How to prioritize your debt
How to tackle the many different types of debt to get rid of it fast.
04/18/2016
Video
3 things to know before taking a loan
Before dipping into your long-term retirement account for some quick cash, here are three things you should know.
04/11/2016
Video
Does a bad credit score really matter?
Learn more about what makes up your credit score—and why it's important.
03/29/2016
Article
3 menacing myths about student loans
These three student loan repayment techniques may not be the best ideas.
12/11/2015
Article
3 things you have to know if you have student loan debt
Student loans are different from other debt, with special rules and programs.
08/02/2015
Article
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