A new research study looking at how debt affects daily lives reveals that the true cost of debt is more than making the minimum payments. Having debt can also be detrimental to mental and physical health, and impact life decisions.
Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one’s control, the new...
The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year’s resolutions.
All the parties have been hosted, the marshmallows have been toasted and you’ve binged on your new favorite TV...
A vacation from school is no excuse for a vacation from thinking. Not only can learning be made fun, but you can avoid a rusty return to school in the fall by keeping kids’ minds active all summer long.
Here...
The job market is rapidly changing thanks to new and emerging technologies. As a result, job training has become highly specialized, even at the high school level.
While young people living in urban...
In this high-tech era where a college degree is positioned as a necessity for success, vocational education is often overlooked. But experts say that a vocational education provides the right experience...
Savvy students and families know that scholarships can play an integral role in meeting college costs.
To help students and families find and apply for scholarships, Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving,...
The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition bill arrives. A new study by Sallie Mae suggests that while families are feeling confident...
Many Americans will start the New Year with specific goals or resolutions in mind. While resolutions are often broken where your finances are concerned, they don’t have to be.
Use these tips to tackle...
It’s that time of year to start setting New Year’s resolutions: work out more; get a new job; save money. While these are admirable goals, have you considered how your resolutions might make a bigger...
With the new year upon us, you may be looking for resolutions that will help to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy in the year ahead.
“This is the perfect time of year to consider your...
Spring is the best time of year to get outdoors and spend some quality time with the family. Here are three ideas to shake off winter’s cabin fever and the most of the season.
Take a hike
Visit...
