Chicago suburbs, by flikr user Scorpions and Centaurs
American student loan debt totals nearly one trillion dollars. These loans break down to about $23,300 owed by each borrower. Changing Gears has been reporting on the effects of that debt and what it takes to pay it off.
We want to know how student debt affects big purchasing decisions. Are you ready to buy a house? And if so, can you get a mortgage?