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It's probably pretty easy to tell when you have too much debt, but is there such a thing as a "normal" amount of debt? Almost everyone who engages with the financial system carries some amount of debt at some point - so how should you feel about your debts?

Debt itself is not bad. In fact, it's very normal. The problem is when debt starts spiraling past normal and becomes unmanageable. So how do you know when your debt is becoming a problem?

Know a loved one heading off to college soon? Are they ready to make financial decisions on their own? Follow this five point checklist to make sure they start off the next step on the right financial foot.

For retirees, there are protections in place to help keep your Social Security and VA benefits secure. However, if you default on federal student loans, those protections might not help. Fortunately, you have a few options that could help restore your full Social Security benefits. Here's what you need to know.

After three years and multiple extensions, the forbearance on federal student loans that began in 2020 to help families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end. There have been plenty of twists and turns along the way, so if you’re a little confused about where things stand, this article should help.

Overwhelmed with the monthly payments on your student loans? Student loan refinance is a relatively new option that may work for you. Here's what you need to know.

Since March 2020, student loan borrowers have been given a break from paying their federal student loan payments, but that forbearance is now scheduled to end on May 1, 2022. That gives borrowers time to prepare before they need to resume making payments. Here’s what to know — along with some tips if you’re still struggling financially.

Will the student loan forgiveness plan go through? And when can you expect to start paying back your student loans? Here's what you need to know.

In this article, we'll explore the different types of student loan repayment plans and help you determine which one might be the best fit for your financial situation.

Ideally, we'd all love to be completely debt-free, but in reality it's pretty hard to live without some kind of debt. The trick is to have the least amount of bad debt possible. Didn't know there was a difference between "good debt" and "bad debt"? Well, there is, and knowing that difference is one of the most important keys to healthy finances.

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