(Ep. 175) Afraid of Student Loan Debt? There Are Some Excellent Reasons Not to Be

Horror stories about out-of-control college debt are familiar to most of us, but there is a flip side to consider. Shying away from student loans can prove short-sighted, especially if it costs you the ability to focus on studies, network with classmates and pursue career enrichment opportunities. The trick is enlisting the right loans for the right reasons – with a carefully considered plan in place. Learn why our student loan advisor, Sim Terwilliger, has some regrets looking back on how she managed the financing of her long-dreamed-of Ivy League college experience. She and Lauryn Williams, our senior student loan advisor, highlight common misconceptions about debt and how to avoid pitfalls both real and imagined. As Sim sums up: “Yes. Be cautious. Be intentional. But don’t be fearful. Let knowledge give you clarity and direction.”