A 2009 study by Sallie Mae, a leading provider of student loans, concludes that students use credit cards to live beyond their means, instead of for convenience.
Freshmen urged to weigh pros, cons of credit cards
Thursday, July 30, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. CDT;
updated 12:42 p.m. CDT, Thursday, July 30, 2009
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