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Ep 5: Sallie Mae is Not Your Friend

Oct 28, 2019 · 46m
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  • Traces the history of government-backed student loans and Sallie Mae's role in driving soaring college costs
  • Double-digit interest rates, subprime loans, and high repayments push millions into default and forbearance with no bankruptcy option
  • Real example: a parent faces lifetime repayment of $250,000 for a film degree their son never used, illustrating systemic failures

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