By Jayson Holt In high school, Chavonne was pushed to go to college by well-meaning friends and teachers. Although she didn’t fully understand the financial burden before her, she enrolled at the University of Mississippi. In order to pay for school, Chavonne took on $20,000 of student loans. After three semesters, she dropped out of college. She could no longer afford to attend school and … Continue reading Benefits of Financial Literacy
By Dallin McDougal This year, total student loan debt for Americans rose to a staggering $1 Trillion.i This rise in student loan debt has been a hot topic in contemporary politics. Some argue that college should be funded by the federal government and that student loan debt should be forgiven. This approach is like having a bucket with a hole and trying to fix the problem by pouring … Continue reading Financial Education Pays Off: An Analysis of the Benefits of and Need for Financial Education
