Author: Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool

If you’re new to the student loan and financial aid process, the terminology can be confusing. Here’s a list of terms that borrowers should know.

A student credit card may not be as good as some of the industry-leading products, but it could still be worth keeping.

Credit card chips have made in-person transactions safer, but there are still some things you should know to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

Your credit card’s interest charges are determined by your APR, but what exactly does that mean? Here’s your primer.

Good credit isn’t just about paying your bills on time and keeping your credit card balances low, and outside-the-box hacks can boost your FICO score.

In order to get a mortgage, you need to be able to document your ability to pay it back, and lenders want to see a reasonably good credit history.

There are two main reasons businesses might choose not to accept a particular type of credit card, or none at all:fees and partnerships.

Here’s a look of how much retirement income you might be able to expect from Social Security once you’ve attained a six-figure salary.