In US, student debt plan a relief to those struggling with loans
Washington (AFP) - When Roman De La Cruz learned that some of his student debt could be forgiven, he breathed "a huge sigh of relief." The 27-year-old, who like millions of Americans borrowed heavily to finance his college education, worried he would have to live from one paycheck to another to pay back the $27,000 he owed. But because he makes less than $125,000 a year, De La Cruz will see $10,000 wiped off his debt under a plan announced by US President Joe Biden on Wednesday. "I was a little worried," De La Cruz told AFP. "I was barely going to make it." The debt forgiveness is intended to ...