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CLASSIC: The Student Loan Conspiracy

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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The Squeeze: Student Loan Debt in the U.S.

The chapter delves into the history and impact of student loan debt in the United States, tracing its increase over the years alongside stagnant wages and rising costs of living. It discusses the societal pressure around attending college and the involvement of both for-profit and non-profit institutions in the escalating costs of education. The chapter also sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals in paying off their student loans and the unique challenges posed by the inability to discharge this debt through bankruptcy.

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