Liz Weston: Student loan burdens often cause years, or even decades, of loss of future wealth

Published on: 04/18/2026

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Student loan debt also can create mental health burdens, leading to more depression, anxiety and a reduced quality of life. Getty Images

Dear Liz: Our daughter took on substantial student loan debt to get her master’s degree. She owes about $60,000 and so far has only been able to work a minimum wage job.

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