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Student debt clock strikes $1 trillion

FinAid.org's student debt clock hit milestone Tuesday morning; plus, tips on borrowing for college

Do the math before you borrow the money for college

College-acceptance letters are hitting households now, and it's essential to carefully read what's being promised where and compare the real costs.

Avoid getting buried in student loans

Run some numbers before you even settle on a given college The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a student debt calculator as part of its "Know Before You Owe" initiative. See www.consumerfinance.gov/payingforcollege for a cost-comparison tool.

Do the math before you borrow

One trillion dollars.