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Student Loan Debt Reaches $1.86 Trillion, Up $55.6 Billion From A Year Ago
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Federal Reserve data shows student loan debt reached $1.86 trillion in Q2 2026, up 3.1% year over year.
The quarterly dip is seasonal, not due to new loan caps.
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- Student loan debt increased by $55.6 billion from last year
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- Potential impact on economy and borrowers
Why It Matters
Rising student loan debt affects financial stability and borrowing power
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