With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Some international students in Chicago have had their student visas reinstated after court challenges around the U.S. led the federal government to reverse the termination of legal status for ...

Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, limiting how much Americans can borrow and narrowing their repayment options. The overhaul, made under the 2025 "One Big ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times ...

About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Over 90% of student loan applicants rely on a co-signer for approval. If you don't have a creditworthy individual willing to take on responsibility for the loan, however, there are lenders that don't ...