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Millions of Americans who went to college seeking a better future now face crushing debt from student loans—while the industry makes a handsome profit. How a broken system landed so many in this mess.
From Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting
Read MoreMillions of Americans who went to college seeking a better future now face crushing debt from student loans—while the industry makes a handsome profit. How a broken system landed so many in this mess.
From Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
Choosing a college is one of the most consequential, and costly, decisions a young person makes. Families can use this guide from Consumer Reports to start talking about smart ways to pay for it all.
Read MoreYou have a lot of options when it comes to repaying your federal student debt. The path you choose can mean the difference between an affordable payment and a debt that balloons out of control. Consumer Reports designed this special interactive feature to show how a standard repayment plan compares to other scenarios—including what happens if you don't pay at all.
OF PEOPLE WITH STUDENT DEBT SAY COLLEGE WAS NOT WORTH THE COST.
Here are some of the ways student debt is harder to manage than a mortgage.
Read MoreHere are some of the ways student debt is harder to manage than a mortgage.