Topic: Mark Kantrowitz

Some tips for protecting yourself when taking out student loansAs credit standards for private loans have tightened, some for-profit, or "proprietary," colleges are now lending money directly to students. Such borrowing may be worthwhile, but here are some tips for protecting yourself ...
As market plunge continues, prepaid college plans getting a second lookIt's become part of financial wizardry 101: Savvy parents invest in 529 college savings plans. But as the market suffers a relentless pounding, some parents are considering an alternative that lets them ...