Oct 11 Watch 3:20 Our student debt anxiety explained in one video By PBS News Hour College affordability has become a major issue in the election because it’s a major issue in our lives -- Americans currently hold $1.3 trillion in student debt, and it’s on a staggering rise. Frontline and Marketplace collaborated on this video… Continue watching
Sep 11 How Clinton and Trump plan to tackle education as president By Associated Press Hillary Clinton has spent decades talking about the needs of children and touting the benefits of early education. It's a new subject for Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 18 Where millennials are more likely to live with Mom and Dad By Tim Henderson, Stateline Almost a third of young adults — 18 to 34 — lived with a parent in 2014, making it the most common living arrangement for that age group for the first time in modern history. Continue reading
Jun 13 New rule aims to streamline debt forgiveness for victims of rogue for-profit schools By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The Education Department says a rule proposed Monday would lay out a clear relief process for borrowers who believe they were lied to about job prospects after college or otherwise deceived in order to enroll in the school. Continue reading
Mar 14 U.S. to fire monitor overseeing turnaround strategies of for-profit colleges By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Education Department is removing a law firm hired to oversee the turnaround of schools owned by Corinthian Colleges Inc., a for-profit education company whose financial collapse had placed at risk more than $1 billion in federal student… Continue reading
Jan 29 Why are millennials turning to payday loans and pawn shops? By Kristen Doerer More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash -- moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt. Continue reading
Sep 30 How to pick the right college while avoiding debt By John Wasik Choose an affordable college, but beware, it's not as simple as checking the price tag. Continue reading
Aug 10 Clinton to propose $350 billion college affordability plan By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Calling for a "new college compact," Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday will unveil a $350 billion plan aimed at making college more affordable and reducing the crushing burden of student debt. Continue reading
Jul 30 One key economic factor is forcing millennials to move back home By Kristen Doerer With lower incomes and higher debts, more millennials are saving money by moving back home to Mom and Dad’s. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 8:38 Why Starbucks is offering workers a college education, hold the debt By PBS News Hour Continue watching