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Reimagining the Economy

Could reforming student loan debt provide a long-term U.S. economic boost?

by Victoria Craig
Aug 10, 2020
U.S. policymakers may look to Europe for inspiration on reforming the higher education finance system.
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Federal student loan interest rates drop to historic low

by Samantha Fields
May 12, 2020
But with high unemployment and economic uncertainty will students want to take on loans?
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The contestants behind a college debt game show

by Erika Soderstrom
Oct 11, 2019
How do these people feel about competing on “Paid Off With Michael Torpey”? It’s an “absurd,” “dystopian” idea that will hopefully start a national conversation.
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Can a game show help solve the student debt crisis?

by Erika Soderstrom
Oct 11, 2019
"Paid Off With Michael Torpey" allows folks to compete with the goal of paying off their student loans.
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Younger workers are pushing for greater work-life balance

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 3, 2019
They're bringing self-care to work and pushing for more flexibility to have a life.
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Student loan debt is changing - what's your experience?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Feb 23, 2018
Students with large loan balances aren't defaulting, but they're not reducing their debt either.
About 60 percent of those who went to college had to take out student loans to pay for it. 
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Why do we keep student loan debt a secret?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jul 7, 2017
Shame is "the overwhelming theme," a WNYC podcast host says.
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What the Secretary of Education wishes he had accomplished

by Cerise Castle
Jan 6, 2017
Secretary of Education John King reflects on his time in office.
Dr. John King, speaks during his Senate confirmation hearing to become Education secretary, on Capitol Hill, February 25, 2016 in Washington, DC. If confirmed by the US Senate, Dr. King will replace outgoing Education Secretary Arne Duncan. 
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A little known reason why students have so much debt

by Amy Scott
Nov 2, 2016
Colleges cannot require more than minimal financial counseling.
Students walk across the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
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Cutting interest rates on student debt

by Tracey Samuelson
Nov 21, 2014
Wells Fargo has launched a loan modification program for student loan customers.
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