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Student loan debt
What the Secretary of Education wishes he had accomplished
Jan 6, 2017
Secretary of Education John King reflects on his time in office.
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A little known reason why students have so much debt
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Amy Scott
Nov 2, 2016
Colleges cannot require more than minimal financial counseling.
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Cutting interest rates on student debt
Nov 21, 2014
Wells Fargo has launched a loan modification program for student loan customers.
The heavy burden of student loans
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David Gura
Oct 8, 2014
A new report shows 20-somethings' average student loan debt is up $10,000 from 2005.
"Ivory Tower" and the crippling cost of college
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Kai Ryssdal
Jun 13, 2014
A new documentary film examines the cost of higher education in America.
Survival of the fittest millennial
Mar 25, 2014
How are millennials handling student debt and the difficulty of securing employment?
Why student loans affect the housing market
Feb 18, 2014
The percentage of homes sold to new homeowners slipped. One reason: student loans.
For public good, not for profit.
Does the government make money from student loans?
Aug 30, 2013
We hear all the time that student loan debt is on the rise, and isn't likely to slow down anytime soon. For all those federal loans, though, does the government really make any money?
Are student loans big money makers?
Jul 31, 2013
It should be easy to figure out if the government makes money off of student loans. But it's not.
Doing the math on student loans
Jul 11, 2013
As Congress bickers over the interest rates on student loans -- again -- the question is, why is this so hard to figure out?