By Michael Hobbes.
"Michael Hobbes is a reporter for HuffPost and the co-host of “You’re Wrong About,” a podcast that debunks historical and political myths. His article on millennials, “Generation Screwed,” was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Before becoming a journalist, Hobbes worked in international development in Europe and Africa. He’s also an animator, filmmaker and speechwriter. Find him on Twitter at @rottenindenmark."
"Since the 1970s, the cost of education has gone up between 400–1200%, depending on the kind of school you go to."
Insightful article including that students have delayed marriage, delayed children, and delayed buying a home because of their student loans.
"In the early 70s, it took around 300 hours of minimum wage work to afford a four-year college education. By the 2000s, it took 4400 hours of minimum wage work to afford a four-year education." WOW! :0
Michael also recommends considering an education in Europe where in many of those countries it is free or very low cost and is in English.
NOTE: Many don't realize that student loan debt is NOT eliminated through bankruptcy.
To view the entire article/video, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZTnmMxnU0A
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