Money Talk: Is graduate school worth borrowing for?

Also: Free credit scores are almost impossible to find, and an elderly debtor has some choices. Dear Liz: As a student I was not aware of finances as much as I should have been and borrowed too much. I have about $60,000 in student loan debt plus an $11,000 car loan. I am contemplating going back to school because the job I really want — to be a counselor — requires that I have a master's degree ...

Roseman: Here’s the scoop on your credit score

If you want the best credit rates, check out a three-digit number that tells lenders whether or not you’re a good risk.

Rental investments wait while credit score improves

Rental investments wait while credit score improves

Quest for the perfect credit score

A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.

Upside-down mortgages rising locally

If you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth, that's considered an upside-down mortgage.