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Alicia Adamczyk

44 million Americans with student debt are bracing for a 'payment shock.' Many of them are filled with regret

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How will student loan payments affect you and your finances? Email senior writer Alicia Adamczyk at [email protected] for a future article.

Federal student loan payments for nearly 44 million people resume in just a few days, and Americans are feeling the strain. From putting less in their 401(k)s to buying fewer luxuries and essentials alike, many of them expect the returning monthly bills to significantly alter how they spend their money and how financially comfortable they feel day to day.

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