On Behalf of developers | April 28, 2018 | Bankruptcy
According to data from Yellowbrick reported by CheatSheet, more than one-third of people under the age of 40 find themselves saddled with an average of $40,000 worth of debt in the form of student loans. Knowing that this age group also has an average salary of less than $35,000 per year, one must wonder how they can effectively make ends meet and stay on top of their bills.
An increased reliance on credit cards may well be part of how they are doing this. Millennial Magazine cautions young people against using plastic to fund their sometimes luxurious indulgences. An eye on creating good emergency reserves and retirement savings is important. Yet, this can be tough given the financial realities that millennials face.
Without sufficient income to both repay student loans and live, millennials sometimes have no choice but to look to credit. This may contribute to lower credit scores and put them at a higher risk of needing debt relief or even bankruptcy to get a fresh start. Basic things like buying a car or a house can feel out of reach for many if they do not have proper guidance along the way.