When does a college education no longer seem worth the cost?
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Today, MPR asks the question: When does a college education no longer seem worth the cost?
(Background: Last year, two-thirds of students who earned bachelor's degrees graduated in debt. And total student-loan debt surpassed total credit card debt for the first time.)
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I've looked through a handful of comments so far, and saw this from a reader named Steve:
It's not worth it when you see the bill from the plumber who dug up and repaired your septic system. Especially when he tells you it's a good thing you caught him the last week in September, because he goes hunting for six weeks in October and November every year.......
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