Rising Student Debt Crisis Sparks Viral Outcry and Financial Struggles
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Alyssa Jeacoma's viral TikTok video highlights the burden of student loan debt, revealing she owes $90K with a 17% interest rate after paying $1,500 monthly for two years, sparking widespread discussion about the systemic issues of higher education costs and wealth inequality in the US.
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