‘Do I Pay for My Daughter’s Ear Infection or Food’: Manager Had $34K Student Debt, Now It’s Over $500K

As a senior manager at a pharmaceutical firm, Angela Bolt’s student loans began at $34,000, but have grown to an overwhelming $528,152 over the years. In a BBC interview, she expressed her disbelief, saying, “The numbers are so real and astronomical that I can’t even fathom making a payment.” As of early 2023, Bolt’s monthly … Read more

Confused about the cost of going to college? Join the club.

Soaring tuition costs in the U.S. aren’t the only obstacle to attending college these days. Many Americans struggle with a more basic task — simply figuring out how much a bachelor’s degree would cost them,   A new study from Gallup and the higher-education foundation Lumina shows that a large majority of people remain convinced of the … Read more

President Biden says he has new plan for student loan relief

By Seung Min Kim and Collin Binkley | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce his latest effort to broaden student loan relief next week for new categories of borrowers, according to three people familiar with the plans, nearly a year after the Supreme Court foiled his administration’s first attempt to cancel debt … Read more

‘I Earn $19K And Have $80k Debt’: 28-Year-Old Drowning In Loans Asks Finance Guru For Advice

David Ramsey is a bestselling author and radio host works with more than 5,000 professionals to advise his listeners on tax bills, real estate insurance, debt and other finances. Ramsay is also the face of The Ramsay Show, a radio programme and podcast that discusses money management. “I am barely making it,” said 28-year-old Rashina, … Read more