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What is “good debt?" And it is time to rethink the label? cnb.cx/3VKGj4V

cnb.cxThe problem with 'good debt': Why borrowers should think twice about the labelMortgages and student loans are often called "good debt." Experts say that label can hide the real question: Can you actually afford the risk?

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maga.. my house value just went down.. for the first time in 10 years www.pbs.org/newshour/eco...

pbs.orgHome sellers are lowering their prices and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant marketThe trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that se...

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When Bryanna Hambrick bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in Columbus, Ohio, in 2022, she hoped that life milestone would help her save money on rent and build wealth.

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Student loans have also long been considered “good debt.” But soaring tuition costs, recent changes to the federal lending system and a volatile job market are forcing a generation to question that logic. Read more: cnb.cx/4yyc7I4

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As college costs and balances on student loans rise, so has skepticism about the benefits of education debt. More: cnb.cx/4yyc7I4

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When Stephanie Thomas went to college more than 25 years ago, she relied on some financial help from her parents, student loans and a part-time job as a gymnastics coach to cover most of the tab. Even so, by graduation she had amassed about $20,000 in student loans. Read more: cnb.cx/4ySSzz1