In addition to the new form, the federal government will expand eligibility for federal aid in the biggest overhaul in decades.

There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.

Consumers face higher costs as water systems replace old pipes and equipment. Shorter showers and water-efficient appliances can help manage the expense.

It’s easy to sign up but not always so easy to stop a service. The F.T.C. is proposing rules to change that.

An estimate puts the average cost over a 20-year retirement at about $157,000. That’s almost double the estimate in 2002.

But the share of people paying the fees remains unchanged, and they’re often among the most financial vulnerable.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that the funds may be at risk if the app’s parent company runs into trouble.

Amusement parks, restaurants, pools and other entertainment spots will need workers. Here’s what to know about finding a job.

Deposits into 529 savings accounts fell last fall and early this year. But experts say the stock market recovery is helping to attract more money.

Rates for undergraduate loans could top 5 percent next school year, adding pressure on families already struggling to pay for college.