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Today’s Money: The burden of student loan debt

For the first time ever, the outstanding balance of student loans in the U.S will reach $1 trillion this year. As tuition prices have soared, families are struggling to keep up — and are often taking on a higher debt load than they should. This morning on Today, I spoke with Savannah about the value of a college degree, and offered up some simple rules of thumb for borrowing. To see our conversation, check out the video clip below.

 

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