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Most Republicans Think College is Bad for America

America’s colleges are harming the country, the majority of Republicans now say. It’s a strong downward slide in public opinion that, some experts fear, could exacerbate growing divides among Americans and lead to higher levels of student debt. The conclusion, from a Monday report by the Pew Research Center in Washington, based on a June …

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I’m a Recent College Graduate Trying to Dig Myself Out of Credit Card Debt. – Megan

“Dear Steve, I’m 22 and in 6,000 credit card debt! I am a recent college graduate, and in some credit card debt. In college, I racked up 3 different credit cards (one with a $4,000 limit, one with a $500 limit and one with a $300 limit – who gives an 18 year old kid …

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I Lived on Credit Cards in College and Have Not Paid Them. – Amy

Amy “Dear Steve, I just graduated from college and during that time was living on credit cards. I have not paid my card in 4 years. I am barely scraping by as it is and cannot add a $500 payment to my already increasing bills. What is my best option for getting out of debt? …

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I’m $850 in Debt, in College, and Don’t Want to Tell My Parents. – Jessica

“Dear Steve, I am a college student with 2 years left of undergraduate school and then one more year for grad school. I got a credit card last summer and was doing fine until school started. I couldn’t find a job so my bill racked up to around $850. I still am unable to find …

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Are Thre Any Stimulus Packages or Grants That Can Help Me Get Rid of My Debt? – Julie

Julie “Dear Steve, I’m 18 and went through a lot trying to make it possible for me to go to college I couldn’t save up the money to go so I got credit cards to pay for it because I didn’t even think about getting a loan now I’m in $9,000 worth of debt and …

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