US News and World Report - Founded in 1933, U.S. News & World Report is a leading news weekly with a focus on bringing information about political, economic, health and education topics. It is recognized for its ranking system and reports on American colleges, graduate schools and hospitals. The site offers news, articles, and tips on education financing, and provides an advanced search for colleges in America.

US News and World Report Financial Aid Site Navigation Tips

When navigating the U.S. News & World Report site, Moneysmartz recommends the following links to get the most from the site:

• U.S. News & World Report Site Map: An overview of the links and major sections of the U.S. News site.
• Education: The latest financial aid news, articles and tips for your education.
• Paying for College: Information and tips on educational planning and finding student loans.
• Best Colleges: Tools and information for finding the right school.
• E-Learning: Search for information on E-Learning institutions.

U.S. News Paying for College Editors' Pick
Category: Financial Life Events>Funding College
Tips and tools to help pay for college including financial aid, loans, grants, financial planning and more.
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college

U.S. News and World Report Retirement
Category: Retirement
Advice on retirement planning and investing from U.S. News and World Report.
http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/retirement

US News and World Report Financial Aid Editors' Pick
Category: College Financing
Get information and advice on financial aid. There are also tools for comparing costs, a scholarship search, and a list of 'best value' schools.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/dollars/dshome.htm

Holiday Shopping Tips
Category: Financial Blogs
Kimberly Palmer of the Alpha Consumer Blog talks to an expert about how to survive the holiday shopping season (U.S. News).
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2010/12/03/holiday-shopping-tips-from-an-expert