Looking for a leg up in your career? You’re in good company.

It’s no secret: the cost of a college or university degree is skyrocketing. In fact, the price rise threatens to shackle an entire generation of young people to years of debilitating debt.

Tax debt is a problem for everyone, not just the one million taxpayers with delinquent accounts (source).

So, you just bought a new home or finished that beautiful renovation. What next?

SoFi held talks with bank and brokerage firm Charles Schwab earlier this year about a potential acquisition, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Student loan companies are gouging student loan borrowers to the tune of $95 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 11 states, and the District of Columbia.

Over the last 15 years, investors funneled many billions of dollars into the personal loan market. These investments came in the form of venture capital, various bond structures, and even direct investments in loans. Fueled by this influx of capital (and some innovative technologists), the once stagnant personal loans industry exploded with double-digit growth rates.

Depending on where you live and your financial situation, if you are considering buying your first home, you might be looking for a loan that is considered “jumbo” by the mortgage industry.

So you want to buy a used car from a private seller. It’s cheaper than buying a new car, and often a better deal. But how do you buy a car from a private seller? Where do you start and what do you need to know?