Just seven months after graduating from business school, I made the final payment on my $72,000 student loan balance. It wasn't easy — it took extra hustle, long days and sacrifice — but I wouldn't ...

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Over half of older Americans say their debt has “held them back” in life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Gen X (55+) and baby boomer Americans explored how debt is affecting those who ...

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