For decades, the four-year college degree was sold as an express ticket to the middle class– a reliable path to a well-paying job and, with it, the kind of financial security your parents could brag about at dinner parties. But lately, that once-airtight pitch has started to leak.

In the “old days,” you went to college to figure out what you wanted to do in life, become an adult, learn independence and become well-rounded. Along the way, you earned a degree.

A recent report in Inside Higher Ed said something that wasn’t surprising to me: Many students and families are unprepared for the true cost of college.

The college application system seems designed to confuse families. Higher education is a business, and it doesn’t always look out for the consumer’s best interests. Here are five things families need to know about loans when they’re deciding what to do...

Time is growing short for parents of high school seniors (and those returning to college for the 2026-27 school year) to file the FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement. Here are some things to keep in mind based on when your child will be starting college.

With the cost of college soaring, many parents are making major financial sacrifices like delaying retirement, liquidating savings, or taking second jobs to help their children avoid student debt.