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Borrowed Future

by Ramsey Network

There’s a massive student loan crisis in America. Millions have found themselves buried beneath a mountain of debt. This podcast series explores the lies we believe about college and digs into the soaring cost of tuition and the predatory nature of the student loan industry. Listen and subscribe to learn how to pay for college without debt or know if college is even the right choice for you. More at www.BorrowedFuture.com.

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Episodes

  1. Ep 9: Student Loans Are Back—Is the Crisis Worse Than Ever?

    Student loan repayments and interest are getting turned back on. Forgiveness is at a standstill. Is there hope for you? Find out where to get started with your money: https://bit.ly/3mKy7MP WATCH our new documentary on the student loan crisis, Borrowed Future. Find where to watch here:...

  2. Ep 8: Own Your Future: A Life Without Student Loan Debt

    In this must-listen season finale, we take a look at practical things students can do to graduate from college debt free. You’ll hear the surprising truth about how working through college affects your grades, how budgeting can improve your college experience and protect your future, and the...

  3. Ep 7: How to Pay For College Without Student Loans

    No matter how much or how little money you have, it is possible to pay for college without student loans. And it all starts with changing your mindset. In this episode of Borrowed Future, you’ll hear from college guidance counselors as they explain how to find good, affordable schools and apply…

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  4. Ep 6: Don’t Bank on Student Loan Forgiveness

    Less than 1% of applicants get their college debt forgiven, so the current student loan forgiveness program is an epic failure. Politicians are making big promises on how they will forgive student loans, but where will that 2 trillion dollars come from? According to Dave Ramsey, Seth Frotman…

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  5. Ep 5: Sallie Mae is Not Your Friend

    When it comes to the student loan debt crisis, there’s a lot of blame to go around. In this episode we’ll take a look at the history of the government-backed student loan industry, how Sallie Mae became a player, and how student loans have led to soaring college costs. You’ll also hear how...

  6. Ep 4: How Student Loans Ruined My Life

    Student loan debt is ruining people’s lives. In this episode, you’ll hear the heartbreaking stories of real people who feel the crushing weight of student loan repayments. You’ll hear about the dark and predatory underbelly of the student loan industry and how compounding interest rates screw...

  7. Ep 3: What College Should You Go To? Avoiding the Traps of Higher Education

    Are we lying to kids when we tell them they have to go to college to be successful? College is not for everyone and some people would be happier working jobs that don’t require a degree. College choices are often based on marketing that preys on emotions, causing students to pick a campus with a...

  8. Ep 2: Is College Even Worth It?

    Is your college degree really worth $35,000 in student loan debt? Students have been told college is the best next step, but for many, it’s the wrong next step. It turns out the ROI on a degree in puppetry might not repay your student loans. And how much of this about status? Is the student loan...

  9. Ep 1: What No One Told You About Student Loans

    The student loan crisis is impacting you, your friends, your kids and our economy. College is more expensive than ever and you’re being told, “Student loans are good debt,” “You can’t go to college without debt,” and, “It will be worth it.” These lies have duped the average college student into...

  10. Introducing Borrowed Future

    Borrowed Future premieres on September 30th.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There’s a massive student loan crisis in America. Millions have found themselves buried beneath a mountain of debt. This podcast series explores the lies we believe about college and digs into the soaring cost of tuition and the predatory nature of the student loan industry. Listen and subscribe to learn how to pay for college without debt or know if college is even the right choice for you. More at www.BorrowedFuture.com.

HOSTED BY

Ramsey Network

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How many episodes does Borrowed Future have?

Borrowed Future currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Borrowed Future about?

There’s a massive student loan crisis in America. Millions have found themselves buried beneath a mountain of debt. This podcast series explores the lies we believe about college and digs into the soaring cost of tuition and the predatory nature of the student loan industry. Listen and subscribe to...

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Borrowed Future has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Borrowed Future is created and hosted by Ramsey Network.
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