After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials
A recent survey found that a whopping 40% of student loan borrowers say that their loans have negatively affected their ability to cover their basic needs, such as food, housing and transportation – a financial burden that becomes even more apparent around the holiday season.
At first glance, someone like Ben L should not be struggling financially. He attended Georgetown University and Columbia University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees, respectively, and now earns a six-figure salary working at a biotech company. Still, the 36-year-old is drowning in student debt.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/13/student-loan-debt-trump-holiday-shopping
Author : Sara Braun
Publish date : 2025-12-13 14:00:00
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