Multiple kids in college: How this family did it

The Rogers family is a tight-knit group, with three boys close in age. See how winning a $10k CommonBond scholarship helped them pay for college.

What you should know about your FICO Score

You have big plans for your future, and we want to help you make the most of it. High credit scores can translate into better rates on your student loans, auto loans, mortgages and credit cards. Read on to learn about some key concepts and get tips to improve your score.

The borrower’s guide to student loan forgiveness

With graduation day behind you, now’s the time to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished over the past several years. Earning a degree is no small feat, and these post-college days should be about looking ahead and navigating a new career.

3 student loan tax credits and deductions

Going to school and repaying your student loans can be expensive. But did you know that there are ways you can get money back? It might sound too good to be true, but there are education tax credits and deductions that can make higher education more affordable.

A quick story on losing $200,000

Ever since I paid off my student loans, Iʼve been focused on the future. But a part of me has always wondered: just how much interest did I pay while eliminating my student loans?

5-point checklist to make any financial decision

One merit badge for adulting is financial responsibility. And if we learned anything growing up, to earn your badge the best bet is to “always be prepared.”

How to Plan a Wedding While Paying Off Your Student Loans

Here's how to balance the financial demands of paying off student debt and planning for a wedding.

The Art of Balancing Student Loan and Mortgage Payments

Here's how to give both of these monthly expenses the attention they deserve.

I Missed a Student Loan Payment! What’s Next?

Here's what to do if you miss a student loan payment.

3 key money tips for new couples

Talking about money openly is just one part of the equation: Here are some tips for how to effectively deal with money if you're newlyweds.

How to Benchmark Your Net Worth in 3 Easy Steps

Benchmarking your net worth and tracking changes over time can help you focus on what really matters. Here's how to do it.

What millennials should know about saving for retirement

A look at tips from Roxana McKinney, a financial advisor with Strategies for Wealth, on how to uncover opportunities to save more for retirement—from CommonBond's "The Millennial's Guide to Retirement" event.

Should you refinance your Parent PLUS loans?

5 ways to save for retirement while paying off your student loans

Five steps you can take now to close that retirement savings gap while paying off your student loans.

9 Tips for Saving Money on Your Taxes in 2018 and Beyond

Tax season is traditionally thought of as the time of year when you owe money, but it can also be an opportunity to help you save.

Is It Better to Take Out Public or Private Loans for Grad School?

Here's how to tell which kind of loans you should be taking out for grad school.

Paying off student loans? Here's how to budget smarter

Here's how to start building a budget that will help you pay off your student loans.

How to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation

Here are some tips to help you spend less on your vacation this summer.

This Fourth of July, Here's How to Help Your Kids Toward Financial Independence

Here's how you can talk to your kids about money in way that will set them up for success.