For many Americans, borrowing for college feels like the only way to invest in a better future. Yet the reality of paying back student loans often looks very different from the dream. Balances grow, interest piles on, and repayment options can feel limited. Unlike other forms of debt, student loans come with special rules that …
The problem with student loans is that they align with the rising cost of education. Because college tuition has increased three-fold in the past forty years, student loans have as well. According to a 2021 Federal Reserve student loan debt report, 26% of student borrowers had other education-related debts besides student loans. Those who have the …
Have you ever wondered what the cost of K-12 public education is in America? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average per-student expenditure in public schools is between $5,000 and $15,000. (In Wisconsin, lawmakers estimate $10,000 per student.) Therefore, we can speculate that the average student enrolled in public schools in the …