Student loans

The oldest borrowers hold the fastest-growing piece of the U.S.’s $1.7 trillion student-loan pile.

Stuck at home in quarantine, technology editor Ryan W. Neal finally repaid the graduate-school debts that had hung over his head for a decade.

The firm currently provides benefits to 10,000 employers and their 2 million employees.

A Roth conversion “not only to minimize heirs’ tax burden but also to sustain the growth of [their] retirement savings."

Retirees can reverse their claiming decision, but not without considering one important caveat.

While retirement readiness among Americans has improved in general, Gen Xers are struggling with housing, college and medical costs, a survey finds.

With astute maneuvering, advisors can add money to a clients’ college-fund kitty without jeopardizing financial aid.

With pensions gradually disappearing, more retirees will have to rely on 401(k)s.

Medical expenses for retired clients may be more predictable than expected, experts say.

There are attractive hedges against rising college tuition costs. But, not every student will benefit.