Tag: college debt
May 18, 2026
It’s common for parents of high school seniors to joke, “At least when he goes off to college we won’t have to feed him! Think of how much we’ll save on grocery bills.” If you look carefully at actual college costs, this may not be such a joke. According to the...
Jun 9, 2025
Across the country, members of the Class of 2025 have been hearing powerful messages from commencement speakers about purpose, ambition, and changing the world. Graduation is a moment that calls for big dreams. There’s also another message I wish someone had...
Sep 4, 2023
Since I first wrote on the increasing cost of a college education in 2011, has anything changed? The short answer is “no.” The cumulative increase in college tuition has been much higher than the cumulative increase in inflation over the past 40 years. Between 1980...
Feb 3, 2019
Debt-Free Education a Head Start for SuccessWatch this video on YouTube Here’s a strategy to give yourself a strong start toward career success: graduate from college with little or no debt. This may be harder than it used to be, but with planning and commitment...
Jan 27, 2019
The Deeper Costs of College DebtWatch this video on YouTube Not only is a college education a door to higher wages, but providing that education is an important segment of our economy and a huge source of good paying jobs. In 2017 the average salary for the...
