Generations Most Affected by Student Loans

Source: The College Investor Healthcare workers hold the highest student debt, with average balances nearing $75,000 and monthly payments exceeding $800. Gen X and Boomers, particularly those paying off loans for their children, carry the heaviest financial load. Student debt is linked to lower retirement contributions, with over 15% of borrowers taking loans from their […]

‘Agree’ was a buzzword at the VP debate, despite Walz and Vance’s differences : NPR

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance shake hands after the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Tuesday in New York City. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A version of this story first appeared in the NPR Network’s live blog of the 2024 vice presidential debate between […]