In today’s economy, is the cost of a degree from a four-year college always worth it? Or are there advantages in earning a certificate, perhaps in nursing or programming, from a career-oriented school? Ron Lieber’s New York Times’ article, “Placing the Blame as Students Are Buried in Debt,” points out that today’s students may accumulate [...]
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Are Student Loans a Blessing or A Curse? Or Both?
The Blessing Once upon a time, possibly a long time ago, student loans were simple and their interest rates were lower than that of average loans. Banks and the Federal government worked together to give students a break. And, to qualify, a student needed a decent GPA and career outlook. Future teachers, for instance, found [...]
