Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Tim Beyers	Invest or Pay Down Debt? The choice isn't as simple as you think. It all depends on whether, through investing, you're able to create value by earning more than the cost of your debt. So, rank your obligations, review your investing choices, and then act wisely.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Study Your College Loan Options Know when to use a private or a federal loan to pay your tuition bill.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Die, Student Loan, Die Don't move from the ivory tower right into debtor's prison. When it comes to paying off debt, do a side-by-side interest-rate comparison to see which loan you should kill off first.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Get Record-Low Rates This is a great time to consolidate your student loans and save money.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006	Some Debt Is OK The important thing is the interest rate -- and your ability to pay.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004	Invest What You Can Afford Borrowing money to invest in the stock market might not be a good idea.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004	Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Pay Less on Your Student Loans Should you consolidate your loans? Take the time to understand all the pros and cons before you choose what to do.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Find the Right Student Loan College loans come in many varieties. Some have very attractive provisions and guarantees, but others can spell trouble for even the most responsible young adults.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Earn 20%, Guaranteed The hot new savings machine: paying off your credit card.
Financial Planning June 1, 2010 Donald Jay Korn	College Loans Say Uncle The new law excluding banks from making federal education loans should be a PLUS for borrowers who can now turn to the Bank of Uncle Sam.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Time Is Running Out for Student Borrowers Interest rates for student loan programs are expected to rise significantly on July 1, and that means the ultimate cost to borrowers will be going up. You can avoid this fiscal trouble, though, by consolidating your student loans.
Registered Rep. August 24, 2015 Lynn O'Shaughnessy	Tackling Student Debt Because high levels of student loan debt are far more common than they used to be, you should expect queries from clients about how to minimize their own balances, in addition to those of their grown children.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Congress Makes College Loans Cheaper? Some students may see a cut in their college loan interest rates.
The Motley Fool July 18, 2006 John Dutemple	Make 29% Risk-Free! It's often true that not wasting money in the first place is easier and less risky than earning money in the market, but it's not always obvious how much of a benefit it can bring.
Registered Rep. June 1, 2008 Kevin McKinley	Student Loans At A Trickle Dozens of education loan providers have either scaled back their lending operations, or announced a departure from the business altogether.
AskMen.com Corey Weiner	Consolidate Your Debts Some strategies for effectively consolidating your debts and regulating your monthly cash flow as any prosperous enterprise must.
Registered Rep. August 25, 2014 Lynn O'Shaughnessy	The Most Attractive Student Loans Since many families will need help to cover some of their costs, it's important that advisors be equipped with the basics about borrowing for college. Here are some critical things that you need to know about student loans.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Deadline Looms for Consolidating Loans If you've got a bunch of student loans, consider consolidating them. You have until June 30 to do so at the current low-low-low interest rates.
AskMen.com Ryan Ortega	Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Figuring out which debt to carry -- good vs. bad -- can help you maneuver your personal finances into positive territory.
Entrepreneur June 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman	How Low Can You Go? Refinancing could entrepreneurs lower monthly loan payments.
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Got Debt? Go Ahead, Invest You read that right. Even if you owe, put some dough in the market.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 Tim Beyers	My $45,000 Mistake The heartening story of a couple's journey out of debt. It took three years, but eventually they paid off more than $45,000. Here's the story of what went wrong, and how it was made right.
The Motley Fool October 9, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Know Your Numbers: Consumer Credit Use economic data to gain the upper hand in your investing. The Federal Reserve's consumer credit report provides some useful information about the borrowing practices of typical consumers.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Dayana Yochim	Should You Delay Your Debt Payoff? Got a great APR and a plan to pay off a debt? There are pitfalls to putting off financial obligations.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005	When Debt Is OK Is debt good or bad? The answer is that not all debt is alike -- and not all debt is bad. Along the same lines, as investors we shouldn't assume that any debt on a company's balance sheet is a bad thing.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2006 Chuck Saletta	Do You Want Money Now or Later? There are trade-offs in every financial decision you make. If you understand the implications of those trade-offs, you can make the best decision for you and your family.
Registered Rep. June 1, 2012 Lynn O'Shaughnessy	Seven Ways to Borrow for College Look for borrower protection, consider credit unions and apply for multiple loans.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Proof You Can Pay Off Your Debt If you're mired in credit card debt, you're far from alone. Don't think that paying off tens of thousands of dollars is impossible. Here are some tips.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2006 Tim Hanson	How to Make the Most of Your Money If you are in credit card debt, it's absolutely crucial that you develop a plan now to pay it off and get your bank account going in the right direction (up). And beyond that, it's important to make sure you save -- and eventually invest -- for the future.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 John Rosevear	Dump That Debt! Understanding how much money you have and where it goes is the necessary, unavoidable first step toward reducing debt and straightening out your financial life.
Registered Rep. May 1, 2008 Kevin McKinley	College Credit Parents reluctantly turn to public and private education loans. Their reticence is unfounded though, because it's much better to borrow money to pay for college than to not go at all.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Consolidate Those Loans Right Now! Save money on your student loans by locking in a low rate.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2004	Don't Overpay for Your Mortgage For most homeowners, the mortgage payment is by far their biggest monthly expense. Spending 60 seconds reviewing it can do wonders for your budget. So, let's take a look...
The Motley Fool March 20, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	5 Reasons to Scrimp for a Down Payment Of the million or so hurdles you can encounter between you and your first home, the down-payment hurdle can sometimes loom the largest. It's not easy, but it can save you more money down the road.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger	The Dangers of Co-Signing Know what you're getting into before you guarantee someone else's debt. Co-signing on another person's loan is beyond the regular call of duty, and you shouldn't feel bad if you decide it's not worth risking your own financial stability to do it.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2011 Dayana Yochim	4 Things Missing From Your Financial Aid Offer There's a lot of money hiding between the lines of those college aid letters.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Home Equity Loans Gaining Ground Grab lower interest rates, but keep that borrowing in check.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2008 David Lee Smith	Help May Be Coming for Sallie Mae Federal aid appears near for reeling Sallie Mae.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2008 Mary Dalrymple	Small Payments, Big Commitment Think before you fall for an attractive low payment on a longer-term loan.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2004	Save Like a Fool Add some balance to your spending-saving seesaw.
The Motley Fool October 7, 2005	What's Your Down Payment? If you're wondering what percentage of what you're paying for a house should be your down payment, know that there's no single best amount, and it will likely vary according to your situation.
AskMen.com Michael Estrin	How to Take Advantage of Home Equity Nearly 47% of household assets are tied up in the primary residence. Here are two ways to get at that cash and some tips on what you should use it for.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2004 Mathew Emmert	Two Forgotten Rules of Investing The author explores two forgotten rules of investing that can refocus us on the big picture: the rule of 72, and asset allocation.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Dayana Yochim	Champagne Tastes, Six-Pack Pocketbook After a life of excess and reckless spending, what's a gal to do? Here is some advice on spending, saving, investing, and (gasp!) avoiding the mall.
The Motley Fool January 28, 2010 Dan Caplinger	The Smartest Move Colleges Ever Made Eliminating the middleman serves both schools and students. Colleges are at least making the right response to the credit crisis by making loans directly to their students.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Negative Amortization Trap Negative amortization loans are the only way some homeowners can buy their homes, but they present a trap for the unwary. Only by managing your finances carefully can you avoid a potentially disastrous result.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2008 Chuck Saletta	The Biggest Barrier Between You and Retirement If you've dug yourself into a hole, stop digging. Any debt you owe is standing between you and your retirement.
BusinessWeek November 14, 2005	Federal vs. Private Loans At a glance, here's how federal and private student loans differ.