Student loan debt at $845 billion

<p>According to the Washington Post;
Student loan debt is now $845 billion — 53.7 percent higher than what was first reported. </p>

<p>Full article:
[Student</a> debt hint: Avoid it - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/student-debt-hint-avoid-it/2011/11/29/gIQAApyv9N_story.html]Student”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/student-debt-hint-avoid-it/2011/11/29/gIQAApyv9N_story.html)</p>

<p>Cautionary tale about the retired couple who co-signed student loans of a grand-daughter and are now on the hook for repayment.</p>