Navigating the Student Loan Storm: Economic Impacts and Personal Strategies
Great Day Radio
The student loan crisis is intensifying as collections restart on defaulted loans, causing credit scores to plummet for millions of borrowers with far-reaching economic consequences. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the move while former Education Secretary Linda McMahon defends it as restoring accountability, highlighting the tension between personal responsibility and systemic challenges in America's student loan system.
• 8.4% of student loan balances moved into serious delinquency in Q1 2025
• Damaged credit scores affect ability to secure housing, jobs, and reasonable interest rates
• Nearly 2 million borrowers have pending applications for income-driven repayment plans
• Biden's SAVE plan remains blocked in court
• Wage garnishments and benefit seizures set to resume this summer
• Nearly half of employers run credit checks during hiring processes
• Regular credit report monitoring is essential for financial health
• Free credit reports available annually from each major credit bureau
• Credit utilization should be kept below 30% to maintain good scores
• Credit freezes add protection against identity theft
• Using unique passwords and two-factor authentication helps secure financial information
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