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Debunking the Irresponsible Borrower Myth: Understanding the Realities of Student Loan Debt

Irresponsible borrowers often get blamed for the student loan crisis. In reality, borrowers are often the biggest victims of a deeply flawed system.

Republicans in Congress proposed five new pieces of legislation to overhaul student loan policy in the US.

Putting multiple children through college usually requires some extra planning and presents some unique challenges.

Scientists have found that brain development isn’t nearly finished by age 18. Should this impact how we treat borrowers and student loans?

Student loans between family members can be life-changing… for the better or for the worse.

Tuition and housing keep climbing but wages haven’t kept pace. It’s far more difficult to pay for college in 2022 compared to 1972 or even 1992.

Marco Rubio is proposing major changes to federal student loans, but the potential benefits seem limited.

There are many misconceptions about student loans and paying for school. A small misunderstanding could lead to a lifetime of regret.

A small student loan might seem harmless, but there are risks that every borrower should understand and avoid where possible.