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When I took $100,000 in student loans I didn't know it would affect my kids' lives. Forgiveness will let me save for their future.
Business insider ^ | 08/25/2022 | Kelly Burch

Posted on 08/25/2022 4:02:03 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

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To: ChicagoConservative27

Government rewards irresponsible people

Government punishes responsible people.


81 posted on 08/25/2022 5:24:31 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It’s amazing that even after graduating (smarter?) people don’t realize that they were ripped off.


82 posted on 08/25/2022 5:27:10 PM PDT by Neverlift (When someone says "you just can't make this stuff up" odds are good, somebody did.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27
When I took $100,000 in student loans I didn't know it would affect my kids' lives. Forgiveness will let me save for their future.

Oh f*** you! You freely and willingly took the loans. Pay them back and get out of my pocket.

83 posted on 08/25/2022 5:32:44 PM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. )
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To: VTenigma

“ Courses on compound interest should be a mandatory high school graduation requirement.”

Instead of rushing kids into algebra early, all kinds of math (actually just arithmetic) involving percentages could be taught. Simple and compound interest are among the most important.


84 posted on 08/25/2022 5:35:42 PM PDT by Freee-dame
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Wtell, from the looks her picture, at least she’s been eating OK.


85 posted on 08/25/2022 5:36:04 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I think it is time to end the high school straight to college pipeline. And I’m not referring to the oh-so-chic gap year. End unlimited college loans and grants which might have to be repaid. Encourage high school grads to choose full time jobs or military service for three or four years and save their earnings. (People are living longer these days so they don’t have to be in a great hurry as their forebears required.) Some will enjoy their jobs or become entrepreneurs and forego full time expensive college. Others will decide to get a degree but they will be older and wiser, less naive about finances and less susceptible to bs from their professors. In some cases more intensive training may require financial assistance beyond their savings, tie eligibility to reasonable future earnings expectations. If a college or university wants to entice someone to attend, require that school offer refunds for fraud in the inducement if the student met the course/major requirements and was unable to gain professional employment. (I know, pipe dream, but still . . .).


86 posted on 08/25/2022 5:40:33 PM PDT by caseinpoint (Don't get thickly involved in thin things.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

All persons in any Service Industry should REFUSE to ever work for her, I would include all Auto repair shops and other such services too.

I regularly FIRE customers for being morally bankrupt or ethically corrupt


87 posted on 08/25/2022 5:41:06 PM PDT by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Oddly, the private school I attended is now considered one of the most country club colleges in America. My company paid the tab.


88 posted on 08/25/2022 5:45:46 PM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

So now we are going to be baraged by the left wing media with stories like this. I hope most people who read this story are able to see that it isn’t fair that this person’s stupidity should cost you and me.


89 posted on 08/25/2022 5:46:41 PM PDT by willk (Local news media. Just as dangerous as national media.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Paying YOUR effing loans will affect MY KID’S lives, you sleazy waste of oxygen.


90 posted on 08/25/2022 5:50:20 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ( We need to “build back better” on the bones and ashes of those forcing us to “Build Back Better.")
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To: Freee-dame
How does someone who graduates from Community College have burdensome student loans?

They call it a "student loan," but you can spend it on anything you choose, such as a Eurail pass and a summer in Europe.

I know people who did that and are actively not repaying their loans.

91 posted on 08/25/2022 5:53:25 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ( We need to “build back better” on the bones and ashes of those forcing us to “Build Back Better.")
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I know SEVERAL people who paid for weddings with student loans!!!


92 posted on 08/25/2022 5:57:08 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It is NOT a cancellation of student loans it is $10,000 dollars this bitch borrowed $100.000 she will be no where near having her loan paid off!! This just goes to show how STUPID these college grads are!!! She and her sister are jumping for joy over NOTHING!!


93 posted on 08/25/2022 6:02:06 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Is that true? You can get a student loan for more than tuition and books? I had no idea.

Many moons ago I went to a state college and was on the pay as you go plan. Sounds as if that is unheard of now. I am to say the least NOT HAPPY to have to pay for someone else's college life.

94 posted on 08/25/2022 6:09:01 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: ChicagoConservative27

So, why should I pay for your mistakes, Kelly?


95 posted on 08/25/2022 6:15:15 PM PDT by sauropod (Unbelief has nothing to say. Chanece favors the prepared mind.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I think one of the most underreported benefits offered by a lot of companies (caveat: I used them from 1983 to 2006) is the benefit of tuition reimbursement. Truly a “pay as you go” method that netted me a Bachelor’s and Master degree. My hubby finished a double stint in the Air Force and went to college on his VA benefits. Later he worked for a defense contractor and got his MA in Mathematics.

It took me 8 years of going to school part time and working full time to get the Bachelor’s. It took me 5 years of doing the same for the Master’s.

And....no student debt!

Maybe someone can tell me if companies (many medium and large businesses) still offer this benefit. If so, I’d try to be placed with one of those companies. It can only be good and maybe help advance you up the ladder with degrees earned.


96 posted on 08/25/2022 6:24:38 PM PDT by duckbutt (Those who pay no taxes have no check on their appetite for services. )
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To: Savage Beast

....and....taadaaa...she didn’t get the degree????!!!!!!!!


97 posted on 08/25/2022 6:27:19 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl ( )
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To: duckbutt

Oh...my grandaughter will be attending SWIC Southwestern Illinois College for the next 2 years. She’s participating in the #runningstart program. The goal is to graduate 👩‍🎓 high school with your HS diploma and your college associates degree. She will still play in high school band 🥁 and sports. Go Gracie!!!


98 posted on 08/25/2022 6:32:35 PM PDT by duckbutt (Those who pay no taxes have no check on their appetite for services. )
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To: YouGoTexasGirl; Savage Beast

oops, I was wrong about that! She did get a degree...


99 posted on 08/25/2022 6:33:07 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Just who did he think those $100k in loans would affect?


100 posted on 08/25/2022 6:34:29 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance the flag of the U S of A, and to the REPUBLIC for which stands.)
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