Are colleges adequately preparing graduates to enter the workforce? Why are so many college graduates unemployed? Is online education as effective as traditional in-person classes? A new survey from Northeastern University…
Read article: Survey says colleges aren’t preparing graduates for jobsWith college graduates entering a still-shaky economy, graduates' salaries are becoming an increasingly important metric in the college ranking game. But is there too much of a focus on future…
Read article: Do graduates’ salaries matter when choosing a college?This summer, college students and their parents narrowly avoided a student loan interest rate hike that would have raised interest rates on new subsidized Stafford loans from 3.4 percent to…
Read article: 4 considerations for parents with 529 plansWhen deciding whether a college's price tag is worth the investment, it's important to consider your major and career aspirations. While no major can guarantee financial success, a recent study…
Read article: Which college majors pay the most (and the least)?President Obama’s recent signing of the bill to keep student loan interest rates low is a move in the right direction toward helping students afford college. But as we’ve discussed,…
Read article: American higher education’s “dirty little secret”Ever wondered how today’s college graduates (and their student loan debt loads) compare to those of previous generations? This infographic from Manilla explores how tuition, college fees, and student loan debt…
Read article: Infographic: Student debt in the U.S. by generationIf you recently graduated college, remember that your grace period doesn't last forever. Come fall, 2013 college graduates will start receiving student loan bills from their lenders. The Buffalo News…
Read article: How to pay back student loansThe cost of college has risen all over the country, and schools in our home of Western New York have not been an exception. Check out this video from WGRZ…
Read article: The cost of college in Western New YorkLearning how to manage your finances early on in college can save you time, stress, and money later. And it's the best way to prepare for unexpected college costs--such as…
Read article: 10 personal finance tips for college freshmenAs the weak economy continues to impact how Americans spend their money, parents are putting less toward their children's college education than in previous years. Parents put an average of…
Read article: Parents putting less money toward college