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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.
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.
The trouble with refinancing a student loan
Amy Scott Feb 18, 2013
So why can't students cash in on these crazy low interest rates, anyway?
CFPB to look at college-backed financial products aimed at students
Jim Burress Feb 15, 2013
Many colleges now offer student loans and grants on debit cards, without disclosing their agreements with banks. That's caught the federal government's attention.
Report: Student debt up five percent
Amy Scott Oct 18, 2012
A report out this morning says college students are leaving school ever deeper in debt. Students graduated last year owing more than $26,000 on average -- up five percent from the year before.
