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Most people I know are making 40k-60k when they graduate. Even physicians won't make very much for several years as a resident before their earning potential increases.

posted 4 years, 8 months ago
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My husband and I owe over $100K for our undergrad and graduate studies. Although we both love our careers and are able (barely) to pay our loan payment each month, we are in no way able to save money for our son's education. He is now 7 months old, and I am having to work more than I would like to pay the bills. At age 19, when I first started borrowing, I could not begin to imagine what it would feel like dropping a baby off at daycare.

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I am in a worse economic situation than my parents. My mother was able to stay at home with us as children, but I am not. Both my husband and I have to work. The main reason: student loans. At age 18, you just don't realize how borrowing so much money will affect your life later. I hope the next president will address the rising cost of secondary education. Student loans are the main reason my friends (in their 20s and 30s) do not have savings accounts.

posted 5 years, 1 month ago
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