Two years ago, the government froze student loan repayments for most borrowers. The average student loane borrower owes 37 thousand dollars. Forty three million americans have student loan debt. What happens when almost everyone with student loan debts stops paying for years? And when is the right time to start paying again?
The pause on federal student loan payments was just extended for the sixth time in two years. So...what's that been like for the borrowers, and what's in store for them when the system eventually restarts? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
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