This episode traces the evolution of student loans from a limited program to today's trillion-dollar industry. We examine how changes in bankruptcy laws, federal guarantees, and college funding models created the current crisis. The analysis includes detailed examination of various repayment programs, the true cost of loan forgiveness options, and why common advice about student loan management may be misguided.

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