New Pew Report Finds Growing Student Loan Burden; Treasurer McCord Calls Saving a Better, More Affordable Alternative
PA 529 College Savings Program offers free enrollment until Sept. 30, educational webinars, and chance to win $529 account at PA529.com Harrisburg – According to a Pew Research Center study out this week, nearly one in five U.S. households had college debt in 2010. State Treasurer Rob McCord said that number was double the share of households with student loan debt in 1989, and he stressed the benefits of saving for college with tax-advantaged 529 plans. “Once again, we see another report that makes clear the burden of student loans continues to mount for American