College Debt

We've talked a bit this year about student loans and college debt.  Some of our most pertinent are  here, here and here.  Business Insider recently ran a column on six questions you should ask before you borrow that first dollar.  I'll give you the headlines but then I think you should go and check out the article linked down below.

* Have you considered all education options {i.e. investigate a public vs. a private university}?

* Can you cut room and board?

* Are you borrowing too much for your potential future income?

* How big a student loan payment are you willing to make once you're working?

* Are there other types of financial aid available?

* Can you get by without private loans?

These are the key points.  Now go read the article.

Link:  Business Insider:  "Six Questions to Ask before Taking Out Student Loans"