It has nothing to do with money management. It’s virtually impossible to pay off student loans anymore. People pay them off until they die now. That you’re a boomer is why you were able to do it. College was affordable when you went.
Ok…this boomer held three jobs to pay for his first year of college and got loans for his last three. I really don’t have any idea what the hell you’re talking about claiming that college (let alone life) in NYC was affordable. Don’t be jealous that we understood how to get GSLs and PELL grants while you and lots of your generation fell for the private companies ripping off students who wanted “free” rides. Your generation screwed it up so damn bad, that’s why Biden is forgiving student loans.
How much was one year of college for you?
Because it’s this much now.
https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college-by-state
Also, which generation is mine? Just curious.
This was back in the 80s. Best I recall, all expenses totaled something like 16000 for the first year. But remember, in the 80s tuition prices were increasing so fast it would make your head spin,