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A Practical No-Bullshit Guide to Owning a Home One Day
We know it's not looking good, but if the words 'bank of mum and dad' make you want to break things, then this could be the guide for you.
How to Pay Off Your Student Loans When You're Young and Broke
Federal loans account for the vast majority of student debt. After the Great Recession destroyed all our futures, Obama decided to make up for it by creating programs that would encourage college grads to not just default.
How Do People Who Didn't Go to University Feel About it Now?
We spoke to people who went down four different paths – from apprenticeships to the army – to find out how things worked out for them.
Young People in Canada Have Never Been as Financially Crippled as They Are Now
Trigger warning: We are fucked.
Death Is Not a Good Enough Excuse to Stop Paying Student Loans, Report Finds
Maria DeOliveira-Longinetti's son was murdered last year, but according to the New Jersey state agency that administered his student loans, she still needs to pay up.
China’s ‘Naked Loans’ Force Female Students to Get Nude for More Cash
Shady internet loan sharks are demanding nude photos, which they threaten to publish online if repayments are late.
Debt Collectors Make a Killing on the Debts of the Dead
When someone dies, their debt doesn't just disappear—and in some cases, debt collectors resort to bullying, deception, and manipulation in order to get the money they're owed.
Debt Dodgers: Meet the Americans Who Moved to Europe and Went AWOL on Their Student Loans
Some cash-strapped former students are choosing to leave America behind in order to avoid paying off their giant debts.
A Cable Company Shamed Customers with Overdue Bills by Posting Their Names on Facebook
The company argues it is both legal and an effective strategy in collecting unpaid money.
How to Save Money When You're Young, Dumb, and Broke
Thinking about the future is hard when your brain keeps telling you to blow your paycheck on shiny things and booze.
Pay Off Student Debt With Travel Points? Canadians Might Soon Be Able To
By some estimates, college and university graduates in Canada are saddled with around $27,000 in debt once they walk away with degrees or diplomas in hand.