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The Wall Sreet Journal - The Ripple Effects of Student Loan Debt

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Publish Date: 
February 18, 2010
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Unable to Invest

Yes, the idea of investing for college is a great idea - in theory. But when you're living pay check to pay check and have a $150 savings account, putting away even $5/month can be a difficult if not impossible. My husband has a PhD and we have two children. Our quality of life was better in college than it is now.

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