The Pursuit of Progress Podcast

Episode 50: Drowning in Debt – The Truth About Student Loans

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🎧 The Hidden Dangers of Student Loan Debt
In this episode of The Pursuit of Progress, hosts Adam Lang and Benjamin Adams tackle the complex and far-reaching issue of student loan debt. From staggering statistics to its mental health impacts, they break down:

  • The lack of financial education for students.
  • Rising tuition costs and overreliance on loans.
  • Income-based repayment plans and their hidden costs.
  • Why student loans are “non-dischargeable” in bankruptcy.
  • The life decisions borrowers are forced to delay.

    • 🎙️ Tune in to understand how student loans affect millions of Americans and why financial literacy and advocacy are critical. Don’t miss practical tips and insights to navigate this crisis.


    📌 Takeaways:

    • "You are the collateral."
    • "The faucet is still on."
    • "It’s not true anymore."


      • 🌟 Listen now and empower yourself with the knowledge to make better financial decisions!

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