What Students Should Know Before Taking Out Loans

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What Students Should Know Before Taking Out Loans

Some reports say that student loan debt is a big factor in the racial wealth gap, with individuals from Black families less likely than those from white families to have a financial cushion to fall back on. We spoke to Sonia Lewis, CEO of The Student Loan Doctor, about what students should know before taking on loans.

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