You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

It may be difficult to obtain a new loan after you enter a debt management plan, especially if you charge off some of your current debt. Many creditors report the details of a debt management plan to ...

Comerica reports SBA 7(a) loans offer flexible funding options for 90% of U.S. businesses, aiding in acquisitions, expansions ...

For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

Paying for college often means turning to private student loans — and many of those require a cosigner, especially if you don't have an established credit history or steady income. A cosigner can help ...

The federal cap on the amounts people can borrow means some of them will fall short. That’s especially true for students in professional schools. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber took out his first student ...

Whenever you apply for a loan, lenders run a hard inquiry on your credit report to evaluate your profile. One inquiry won’t ...

Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the consumer insights data team. Before CNET, she worked as a graduate writing instructor at the University of Indianapolis and ...

A secured loan is a loan where you use money or property to “secure” the funds you’re borrowing. It can be a good option for those with lower credit scores who wouldn’t meet the requirements for an ...