More parents are ditching their 529 plans after major losses and choosing to manage their child's college fund themselves.

If you haven't already started, it's not too late to have a financial plan for sending your child to college.

Construction work has decreased since the housing bust, and it likely won't recover completely after the recession.

A look at the insurance options (health, auto, personal possessions and identity theft) that you might like to consider for your college freshman.

Students spend about $1,000 a year on average buying textbooks, but can often shave 40% to 70% off that price by renting their books instead.

This fall, 19 million students are expected to attend colleges across the country, and many returning students will be searching for their very first apartments, leaving dorm life far behind.

A boost to your career, going back to college later in life can be a great move, and it doesn't have to put you deep into debt.

Haunted by fewer job offers this season, recent graduates with jobs took a hit to their salaries, the National Association of Colleges and Employers said.

Steve and his son Isaac wonder if it's too soon to think about a career path as Isaac begins his first year of college.

The University of Texas at Austin will phase out its National Merit Scholarship program starting next year so it can use the money for need-based scholarships.