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A new idea for student loan debt

Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:24 pm
Posted by LSUFanHouston
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:24 pm
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Johnson proposes forgiving $50,000 in student debt for all borrowers, about $925 billion, according to the newspaper. For people who’ve already repaid their debt, he suggests offering them a $50,000 tax credit. The plan would be paid for with a 1% tax on corporate earnings.


I still think this is a terrible idea, but at least it handles what to do with people who already paid back their debt.

Now... how far back does this go? And, what about the future? To me, those are important, unanswered questions.
Posted by SSpaniel
Germantown
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:26 pm to
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forgiving $50,000 in student debt


Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
73109 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:28 pm to
Here’s a better idea: pay your bills you willingly signed up for
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
25814 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:28 pm to
fricking stupid. People who didn’t go to college helping pay back debt for those that did (at least somewhat)
Posted by nugget
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Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:28 pm to
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To me, those are important


Or say frick that and people pay the debts they signed up for.
Posted by tigeraddict
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14377 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:29 pm to
it does nothing for the people who worked their asses off to not take off loans, or who were smart and went to local colleges instead of out of state/private and got a degree with a better cost to worth ratio


fed gov needs to get out of student loan business
Posted by fjlee90
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2016
8518 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:31 pm to
Debtors prison would be much more effective.
Posted by KillTheGophers
Member since Jan 2016
6743 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:34 pm to
frick that

I worked, went to class and worked some more to be able to afford a college lifestyle.

I would get jack shite - and worked my arse off during college.
Posted by Picayuner
Member since Dec 2016
3794 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:35 pm to
The problem isn't loaning money, the problem is the GOVERNMENT in charge is charging these kids 8 and 9% interest. If taxpayers are lending money to tomorrows leaders, then it should be at 0 or 1% max interest. We are ripping off these youngsters. It's an investment into our country's future. And ZERO loans to non citizens !
Posted by M. A. Ryland
silver spring, MD
Member since Dec 2005
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:36 pm to
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but at least it handles what to do with people who already paid back their debt.


What about the people who didn't take the loan because they knew they couldn't afford it?
Just give $50,000 to everyone? sounds great except that would destroy the world economy (no exaggeration).
This post was edited on 10/24/19 at 3:37 pm
Posted by fjlee90
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2016
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:36 pm to
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taxpayers are lending money to tomorrows leaders


Taxpayers should not be doing this.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:37 pm to
Why don’t we just give everyone $50k? I have taken out zero loans in my life.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
25814 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:37 pm to
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It's an investment into our country's future


No it’s not, it’s an invitation to spend more than needed to accomplish whatever the goal is, especially at 0-1% interest. I have no desire to subsidize a bunch of kids studying bullshite while getting high.
Posted by Jrv2damac
KS (mountain time)
Member since Mar 2004
72158 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:38 pm to
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A new idea for student loan debt


Don’t get into any unless you know you’ll get a fricking job that can pay for it


Posted by AuburnTigers
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Member since Aug 2013
17432 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:38 pm to
At least make the loans zero interest loans. Interest on 90k is straight up bull shite for a college student just entering the work force

especially if its a FAFSA loan
Posted by tigeraddict
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14377 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:39 pm to
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The plan would be paid for with a 1% tax on corporate earnings.



which is a direct tax on everyone's 401k and Pension plans, as these plans are predominately in blue chip corporations.......


Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
25814 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:40 pm to
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At least make the loans zero interest loans. Interest on 90k is straight up bull shite for a college student just entering the work force

So don’t take out loans for that much. Live at home with parents and go to local school.
Posted by fjlee90
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2016
8518 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:43 pm to
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At least make the loans zero interest loans. Interest on 90k is straight up bull shite for a college student just entering the work force

especially if its a FAFSA loan



Let the market decide the rate. Seeing a 12% interest rate for a gender studies degree from Yale should open some eyes.

Then again, don't tempt stupid.
Posted by viceman
Huntsville, AL
Member since Aug 2016
30688 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:43 pm to
I have an idea. What if the students graduate, get a job, and then pay the loan back.
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
20624 posts
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:44 pm to
Student loan debt is a great scam to create another dependent class that will vote for Democrats. It's like the mafia loaning money to someone they know can't pay and then basically using them for whatever they need.
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