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Economic Activism and Progressive Living

Wingus Dingus

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1. My son's been repaying his student loan for almost a year now, even though it wasn't required.

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Mon Aug 15, 2022, 10:22 AM

Aug 2022

He borrowed the money, he's paying it back--despite scraping by on his income, living in an expensive part of the country. He didn't want to put off that obligation, and wanted to get used to having to budget around it. I would never advise him to stop paying and damage his credit and default on his debts. I'm absolutely baffled that borrowers think they shouldn't have to pay their loans back.

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Debt strike: How student-loan borrowers are finding ways to stop payments without defaulting [View all] ck4829 Aug 2022 OP

My son's been repaying his student loan for almost a year now, even though it wasn't required. Wingus Dingus Aug 2022 #1

Good on you raising him to be responsible. Excellent! jimfields33 Aug 2022 #2

Thank you. I taught both of my sons (now adults) that there's no magic wands Wingus Dingus Aug 2022 #3

Out of curiosity, what do you think about the higher education system in the US? xocetaceans Aug 2022 #4

It's both a personal investment, and obviously benefits society when we have a Wingus Dingus Aug 2022 #5

I appreciate your reply. xocetaceans Aug 2022 #6

I'm in favor of whatever makes higher education more achievable Wingus Dingus Aug 2022 #7

I can understand that. xocetaceans Aug 2022 #8