With the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief in June, millions of borrowers are dealing with intense emotions of disappointment and resignation.
Social Sciences
Jul 13, 2023
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In his new book, sociologist Jason Houle reveals how Black borrowers are disproportionately affected by the student loan crisis and shows how this disparity perpetuates social and economic inequality.
Social Sciences
Dec 20, 2022
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Over the past decade, there has been a growing debate about the value of student loans and the long-term impact of debt for those entering the workforce—particularly for students who struggled to complete their studies.
Economics & Business
Nov 28, 2022
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The Treasury Department said Friday the federal budget deficit was 562% higher on a monthly basis compared with September 2021, largely reflecting President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt as several years' worth ...
Education
Oct 21, 2022
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More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced—and in many cases eliminated—under the long-awaited forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, a historic but politically divisive ...
Economics & Business
Aug 25, 2022
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced detailed plans to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans—and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial ...
Economics & Business
Aug 24, 2022
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President Joe Biden said Wednesday that many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. That amount increases to $20,000 if they went to college on Pell grants. Here's what we know so far and ...
Economics & Business
Aug 24, 2022
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As a federal program to serve meals to all US public school students during COVID-19 ends on June 30, the consequences of unpaid school meal debt will resurface for the millions of students nationwide facing food insecurity.
Economics & Business
May 24, 2022
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A college degree has long been touted as the great equalizer in our country, but a new Portland State University study suggests that the rising tuition and subsequent debt burdens that families shoulder limit the power of ...
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2022
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When people take out student loans for themselves, certain risks are involved. The debt can negatively affect a person's mental, emotional and even physical well-being. It can also harm a person's financial well-being.
Economics & Business
Dec 20, 2021
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