The amount of student loan debt in the United States continues to grow - with over $1.8 trillion in student loans outstanding. This includes both Federal and private loans. Almost 43 million Americans ...

Mississippi has the most student loan debt in the U.S. this year. States in a new WalletHub report were ranked using criteria like average student debt and work opportunities. The nation’s student ...

Adults aged 30 to 39 held the most student loan debt in 2024. Two decades ago, that wasn’t the case. Here’s how student loan ...

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but a clear sequence of steps helps families stretch their resources and avoid taking on unnecessary debt. Although many students rely on student loans, they ...

Even after factoring in student loan payments, completing a college degree continues to pay off, according to new research ...

One of the most enduring relationships of Rick Betancur’s adult life is with his student debt. The federal loans have followed him for more than 26 years, longer than he’s been married. While his ...

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