Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands

The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.

College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds

The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.

Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready

About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.

Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses

Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.

Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher

Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.

This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report

A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.

Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.