Taking on new debt is not always a mistake. Sometimes it makes sense to borrow money with a promise to repay the debt if it’s part of a plan to pursue financial freedom. Borrowing money can be a ...

You don’t need to register for the Selective Service to receive financial assistance under the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA® form. The FAFSA Simplification Act ...

Before 2006, spouses with federal student loans had the option of combining them into a joint consolidation loan. Consolidating student loans helped some couples manage their payments more easily, but ...

When you’re exploring college costs, it’s easy to get sticker shock when you first catch sight of a school’s full cost of attendance. Fortunately, most students don’t pay this full sticker price.

All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, can be both fun and a means of transportation. If you enjoy riding ATVs or plan to use them for transportation, you may have thought about buying an ATV. But before ...

When using an ATM to deposit or withdraw cash, it’s important to keep an eye out for signs of ATM skimming. ATM skimming is a form of fraud that involves illegally installing devices on ATMs that can ...

Your car’s radiator helps keep your engine cool and functioning. Overheating can damage an engine, which can eventually lead to engine failure. If you notice your radiator is failing, it’s critical to ...

You may receive an unsolicited offer in the mail that looks like a check made out in your name. If you’re in need of money, you could be tempted to cash it. But think twice before you do. A live check ...

Many banks offer services beyond checking and savings accounts, including bank notary services. If you find yourself in a situation where you need a formal document notarized, it can be helpful to ...

For decades, U.S. News & World Report ’s annual list of law school rankings has played a key role in how students pick which law school to pursue. Every spring, the publication of the magazine’s new ...

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman writes about personal loans, auto loans, student loans, and other personal finance topics for Lantern. He’s the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards ...

ATM withdrawal limits can seem like an unnecessary obstacle at first glance, but these limits can help consumers keep their spending in check. Essentially, an ATM limit is the highest amount someone ...