Economy
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The president may face a particular challenge among voters ages 18 to 24. In that group, his lead over Mitt Romney — 12 points — is about half of what it is among 25- to 29-year-olds. And among whites in the younger group, Mr. Obama’s lead vanishes altogether... Read More
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Law school grad John Koch, 47, struggles with suicidal thoughts and admits to self-destructive behavior. Why? Here's a clue: He owes $320,000 in student loans. By the time he retires, it could be close to $1.9 million...
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In an article this week, University of Michigan senior Rachel Jankowski blames heavy-handed government regulation for the problem... Read more
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Ashley Thorne writes, "More than an irksome monthly payment, student loan debt has come to represent ruined (or at least painful) lives. Widespread realization of this is perhaps the biggest takeaway of the Occupy movement so far. Another big takeaway is that students and graduates don’t know how to handle their own finances." ...Read More
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Youth Unemployment rose to 12.1% in May, according to a new survey... Read more