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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.
How bad is student loan debt in your state? (map)
Margaret Aery May 17, 2013
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says the country now owes close to $1 trillion in student loan debts. But in some states, the problem is worse than others.
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.
A 21st century Thoreau on living debt-free
Kai Ryssdal May 14, 2013
Ken Ilgunas spent two years obsessively paying off the $32,000 he owed on his student loans. And when he decided to go back to school for a graduate degree, he figured out a way to come out the other side debt-free.
Sallie Mae just wanted to celebrate its birthday. Instead, it infuriated Twitter
P. Kim Bui May 13, 2013
Why is Sallie Mae trending on Twitter? The story of a birthday mishap.
Why you shouldn't go back to school
Barbara Bogaev May 10, 2013
In her new book, "Don't Go Back to School,"author Kio Stark discusses why scores of people think traditional higher education is a waste of money.
Getting college students across the finish line
Jim Burress May 10, 2013
Over the last decade, Georgia State University has created a winning formula to boost graduation rates.
Is a 529 college savings account right for you?
Paddy Hirsch May 1, 2013
Many parents are opting for 529 savings plans -- college savings accounts that aren’t subject to any tax as long as the money’s used for tuition. Are they right for you?
Is law school worth the price?
Kai Ryssdal Apr 19, 2013
For Trevor Morrison, about to become dean of top-tier NYU Law, it's worth the price of admission. (That's $51,500 a year, by the way).
Forget tuition, just applying to college can cost thousands
Amy Scott Apr 1, 2013
April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.
