“With student loan debt in the U.S. now well beyond $1 trillion, everyone seems eager to get into the debt-reduction business. Some cities will pay down your debt if you move there, while a growing number of employers are making loan payment contributions part of the benefits package. Now some financial institutions are dangling the debt-reduction carrot in front of potential customers — but should you bite?” …
remember when banks gave you a free toaster when you opened an account. I could use a new toaster. not debt consolidation from a bank that some how or another will wind up costing me more than my initial loan.