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Hundreds of you told us about feeling duped, overwhelmed, and ashamed of your student debt. But we also heard stories about how some of you took back control. Here's how you did it. (episode)
More Americans are taking out more student loan debt and taking longer to pay it back. But we're not talking about the impact that it has on our lives. Until now. (episode)
Need help with your student loan debt? We've compiled a list of free resources to help you manage it. (article)
Rose avoided paying her student loans for years until recently, when she couldn't put them off any longer. (article)
At 56, Patrick is slowly paying off the loans he took out for physical therapy school. He says his anxiety about his debt has hurt his relationships. (article)
Graham avoided student loan debt by not going to college. But 12 years after leaving high school, he says the stigma of not having a degree has limited his opportunities. (article)
Teri is 43 years old and has $40,000 in student loan debt. She says her family could do a lot with the amount she spends on payments every month. (article)
Diane took out federal Parent PLUS loans for her daughter's education. She says that while she's glad she was able to help financially, the interest rates are miserable. (article)
Jason has more than $200,000 in debt and recently decided to move from an expensive city to save money and pay down his loans. (article)
Audrey recently received a graduate degree and has more than $40,000 in debt. She worries about her finances and the opportunities she's missing out on because of her student loans. (article)