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Seniors And Student Loans

The number of older Americans with student loan debt – either theirs or someone else’s — is growing. Sadly, learning how to deal with this debt is now a fact of life for many seniors heading into retirement. According to by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the number of older borrowers increased by at least 20 percent between 2012 and 2017. Some of these borrowers were borrowing for themselves, but the majority was borrowing for others. The study found that 73 percent of student loan borrowers age 60 and older borrowed for a child’s or grandchild’s education. Before You Co-sign A Student Loan For A Child Or Grandchild, You Need To Understand Your Obligations The co-signer not only vouches for the loan recipient’s ability to pay back the loan, but is also personally…Read More

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