Is higher education a right?
Tess Vigeland May 24, 2012
The value of outstanding student loans in America just past the $1 trillion mark, we sat down with economists Robert Reich and Neal McCluskey to discuss America's newest crisis.
In the spotlight: Senior student debt
Amy Scott Apr 6, 2012
People age 60 and older owe more than $36 billion in student loans. Tess discusses the latest debt bubble with Marketplace Education correspondent Amy Scott.
Qualified expenses and 529 plans
Chris Farrell Apr 5, 2012
We have a 529 plan and also the option to take out a subsidized Stafford loan. Does it make sense to take out the loan and leave the 529 money alone, then pay off the Stafford loan after graduation? (I'm thinking that the 529 would still collect interest for a few more years, while there is now interest on the loan for a few more years.) Thank you! Gabrielle, St, Paul, MN
Student loan debt soars to record level
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Mar 6, 2012
The amount U.S. graduates owe on education loans could become a bigger drag on the economy than the nation's total credit card debt.
Getting Personal: The perils of private student debt
Tess Vigeland Feb 24, 2012
MSN's Liz Weston discusses tax rebates, student debt and how to negotiate the foreclosure process.
