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Student Loan Debt Impact on Young Americans

Updated 2026-05-12 12:20 UTC 1 source Negative

A new survey shows that two-thirds of Gen Z borrowers have delayed life milestones due to student loan debt. This highlights the ongoing financial burden affecting young adults.

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Student loan debt is delaying life milestones for young Americans

Data: Gallup Alumni Survey; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosSome two-thirds of Gen Z borrowers have pushed off one more life milestones because of their student loan debt, a

2026-05-12 12:00 UTC