The student loan debt crisis has become one of the big moral and political quandaries of our age. 44 million Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in total debt, which is almost double that of total U.S. credit card debt. Even worse, those in debt are young, productive Americans who have to deal with this burden instead of purchasing homes or other investments which would further help the American economy. Even young accountants can find themselves struggling under the pile of such debt.
Individuals looking to ease their debt burden can find countless articles on the Internet describing ways to relieve their debt payment, but there is no substitution for professional expertise and advice. This is where CPAs can step in. By offe…
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