Though paying off your student loans might temporarily lower your score (but only slightly), it's still typically a good idea, especially if they have high interest rates.

An unexpected inheritance can feel like a blessing wrapped in pressure. Forty thousand dollars opens doors, but which one should you walk through? You might be tempted to start by wiping out student ...

Question: I am a beneficiary of my grandfather’s estate. There was a lot of real estate and most has been sold. The trustee has distributed all available cash to us. There is one more property to sell ...