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How to survive severe student loan debt
Barbara Bogaev May 17, 2013
The new face of debt is young and worried. Student loans affect nearly 15 million Americans under the age of 30 and many debtors are facing tens of thousands of dollars in repayment.
When borrowing to pay for college, remember the Pilgrims
Chris Farrell May 17, 2013
Paying off student loans can be a long and scary venture. But one way to get a handle on how to make it an affordable experience is to take a tip from the Pilgrims.
Wait, we don't have a student debt crisis?
Barbara Bogaev Feb 22, 2013
This year, for the first time, total outstanding student loans will exceed $1 trillion. That's a crisis, right? The Atlantic argues no.
How parents should handle their child's student loans
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
When you're a parent helping your kids pursue their dreams and paying for their college education, what do you do when your debt suddenly skyrockets?
Pew: Student loan debt rises sharply
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 27, 2012
There’s a new report out today from the Pew Research Center with some startling statistics on student loan debt: It’s rising sharply in the U.S.
Affluent families take on more college debt
Amy Scott Aug 9, 2012
More upper-middle-class families are borrowing for college so their children can attend high-tuition prestige schools.
Upper middle class sees the biggest jump in student loan debt
Jeff Horwich Aug 9, 2012
The Wall Street Journal finds that upper-middle-income households with annual incomes between $94,000 and $200,000 are finding it more expensive to pay for college.
Older students lead loan delinquents
Amy Scott Jul 18, 2012
Surprisingly -- or not so surprising -- 40- to 49-year-olds have the most delinquent student loan debt.
Former student debtor teaches others to manage money
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 1, 2012
A new report from the New York Federal Reserve Bank shows that student debt is up nearly 8 percent in just the last year. David Weliver, publisher of financial advice blog, Money Under 30, tells us his story.
Your major may explain your debt
Peter Morici May 8, 2012
Commentator Peter Morici sees a link between what we study and what we owe.
