Dollars and Sense: Life Stages

You have been accepted into college. Now comes the exciting part: figuring out how to pay for it all.

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

This site provides information about financial aid for college students.

A list of the top 175 college scholarships based on web search data.

Practical ideas from the FDIC about how to avoid as much debt as possible.

Resources about financial education and empowerment.

Suggestions for starting a discussion on money before the wedding.

Here are some ideas about managing your most important purchase.

An all-inclusive list of the most common (and costly) expenses you will likely encounter when having a baby.

Work together toward common financial goals with these suggestions.

Here are some things to consider before buying your first home.

Follow these four steps to financially prepare for your maternity leave.

Basics of an IRA.

These investing essentials can help the most seasoned investors to those just starting out.

In this podcast, FINRA provides tips for making the most of your retirement savings and getting your full employer match each year.

Strategies for a sound life-long financial plan.

Resources about financial education and empowerment.

This planner provides detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits under current law.

The Retirement Estimator gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record.

Do you want to retire early, stay on the job, or work beyond retirement age?