Personal finance blogger and author Scott Gamm discusses why young people need to take matters into their own hands when it comes to financial education

What do large balances and deferred loans mean for credit scores? Here are nine tips on repaying your student loans, or deferring payments if necessary, while building and maintaining good credit

In addition to an education, a dorm room and a meal plan, your school might try to sell you a prepaid or debit card that, in some cases, doubles as a student ID. Here’s what to know before signing up

Prepaid card issuers are targeting teens. The latest? A prepaid card endorsed by Justin Bieber. But are these cards really the best option for teaching teens about money?

While they may have limited credit histories, that has not stopped card issuers from tapping college students with rewards cards. Here are some pros and cons to keep in mind