The Student Debt Problem Is Worse Than We Imagined

This interactive article from The New York Times presents a detailed examination of the student loan debt crisis in the United States. It highlights the stories of several individuals who have struggled with student loan debt and explores the implications of high default rates on borrowers. The article also offers a variety of data visualizations to illustrate the magnitude of the problem and the unequal impact it has on different groups of people. It concludes by discussing potential solutions to alleviate the burden of student loan debt and the need for systemic changes in higher education financing.