Student Loans They Seem Like A Good Idea At The Time
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Student Loans: A Seemingly Good Idea That Echoes Through Time
Each spring, graduation invitations pour in, marking a milestone for the class of 2006. As graduates embark on new journeys filled with energy and excitement, they also face the daunting reality of repaying student loans?"loans that once seemed like a wise investment.
According to the Centre for Economic and Policy Research, nearly 65% of students rely on loans to finance their education. Many incur debts exceeding $90,000?"a sum sufficient to purchase a comfortable home in various regions beyond Southern California. This situation raises concerns: why are we burdening our future leaders with such financial pressures for the sake of profit?
The student loan industry is governed by some of the country's most robust laws, making it incredibly lucrative for lenders. Unlike other loans, student loans are safeguarded by government guarantees, ensuring that lenders like Sallie Mae, the largest student loan provider in the United States, face no financial risk. As a publicly traded company, Sallie Mae has experienced significant stock market growth due to these favorable conditions.
In cases where students default?"nearly 25% do?"the government covers the loss, and the debt is often transferred to a collection agency. Astonishingly, these loans can double in size during this process. Sallie Mae owns several of these agencies, benefitting further from the laws that allow wage garnishment without a court order and the ability to collect from social security payments?"privileges no other lender enjoys. This cycle of profit, akin to "legalized mugging," raises ethical questions.
Caught in this financial web, many graduates postpone marriage or homeownership as they prioritize loan repayments. It's imperative that we show greater empathy towards these students?"they represent our future.
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