The average student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $30,000 and can take years to repay. In this episode of SHRM's Career Compass, join hosts Vernon Williams and Kristy Parola in a discussion with Aaron Smith, the co-founder of Savi, an organization committed to “tackling the student debt crisis.” In this informative episode, listeners will learn how and why student loan debt occurs, tactics to minimize the amount of student loan debt, and various repayment methods, including loan forgiveness programs.

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