Infographic: Obama’s New Plan For Student Loans
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In 2011, student debt in the United States topped $1 trillion—more than any other kind of consumer debt in the country. After bankruptcy protection was removed from private student loans in 2005, default — and the ruined credit score it results in — has been the only option left for struggling student loan debtors.
In 2011, student debt in the United States topped $1 trillion—more than any other kind of consumer debt in the country. After bankruptcy protection was removed from private student loans in 2005, default — and the ruined credit score it results in — has been the only option left for struggling student loan debtors.
In response to this, and a petition containing 600,000 signatories asking him to forgive all student debt, US President Barack Obama has developed a “Pay As You Earn” plan, which aims to help US students manage their loan debts. But will it be enough and how bad is the situation in the US?
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