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Student Loan Defaults Surge Nationwide | Philadelphia News
Over 4.2 million Americans defaulted on student loans since the pandemic-era pause ended, leaving many—like Ashley Dreahn, whose debt ballooned to nearly $95,000—struggling to rebuild their lives amid crushing payments, damaged credit, and wage garnishment threats. With complex repayment systems, misleading advice, and rising monthly costs, borrowers face mounting stress, especially those from for-profit schools, as the path to relief remains murky and often requires a decade of payments and specific employment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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