Steering clear of the euro precipice

RENEWED turbulence in the eurozone bond market underlines the need to reappraise the policies now being pursued in order to overcome Europe's sovereign debt crisis. Indeed, the recent election results in France and Greece, reflecting a much broader anti-austerity mood, leave Europe's authorities with little choice.

5 Ways to Avoid Filing for Bankruptcy

The B Word. We know what it is but don't like to say it, and we hope we never have to go through it. The mere thought of bankruptcy sends shivers down our spines and makes our bank accounts quiver in fear. It has its reputation as the ultimate nadir of personal finance.

Can your student loan debt be forgiven?

If you feel trapped under a mountain of student loan debt or worry about interest rates rising in the future, a loan forgiveness program may ease some of your burden.Federal programs exist that will forgive the remainder of your federal student loan debt if you work in the public sector or for a registered nonprofit for 10 years and keep current with your payments.

4 Habits That Damage Your Credit Score

Many common money habits can affect your credit score negatively without you even knowing it.

Student Loans And How They Will Affect Your Credit

Heres a breakdown of how taking out student loans will affect your credit score.