Economy News The Student Loan Debt Crisis It S Impact On The Economy May Be More Than You Think

The Invisible Economic Crisis

There is no collapse. No Lehman Brothers moment. Instead it’s a slow burn, a financial treadmill that many are never able to get off. Across the country, households are juggling a web of obligations: ... Read More

Shocking $108bn impact student loan cancelations could have on economy as Trump unveils debt relief plan

A 2021 report by the Roosevelt Institute found that, on average, student loan borrowers aged between 18 and 39 spent more than 20 percent of their monthly income on repayments. Some 65 percent said ... Read More

Soaring student loans are weighing on the economy

Consumer stress is growing with rising prices, tariffs and slowing job growth. Medical expenses, job losses and divorce are among the top problems that lead to a bankruptcy. Personal bankruptcy ... Read More

New father, 20, overwhelmed by $32K student debt and $21K car loan, fears bankruptcy — here’s the 1 thing Dave Ramsey says he can do to avoid it

But, according to Dave Ramsey, John isn’t bankrupt. “You’re 20 years old. You have a baby and you’re scared. And you’ve done some dumb things that have put you in a corner, but it’s not bankrupted you ... Read More

It's official: Student-loan forgiveness confirmation emails are now hitting borrowers' inboxes

Student-loan borrowers on income-based repayment plans are starting to see long-awaited debt relief. Read More

Student Loan Forgiveness Update: Trump Admin Cancels Debt For Millions

The Trump administration has confirmed it will cancel student loan debt for eligible borrowers under certain plans. Read More

U.S. debt tops $38 trillion for the first time, worsened by government shutdown

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn. Read More

These 2 Georgia colleges will leave you with the most student debt, US News & World reports

As the national student loan crisis continues to impact recent graduates, two private colleges in Georgia have landed on a new list of universities where students leave school with the most federal ... Read More

Student-loan forgiveness is back on for 2 million borrowers

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Milei Vowed to Fix Argentina’s Economy. Then Came a New Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline. By Ana Ionova and Daniel Politi Ana Ionova, who ... Read More