Although it was very difficult to discuss my financial student loan debt, I think it’s important that people get realistic about what many millennials experience. It’s important to evaluate furthering your education and really think about what’s best for you, and your future. Thank you for watching 🙂
I love this sooo much!!! I appreciate your transparency. You are a true example of what it means to take ownership of your life. The same thing can get boring very easily even when you love it. Powerful inspiration on how you can continue to LIVE a joyful life regardless of debt. We can always decide to do things differently. I appreciate this video, very encouraging. Continue to stay strong! Side note: I agree with on the StuLos, control and manage it, like any other debt.
Thanks you for telling your story! I can relate so much, remember there is a greater light in our, we could be doing so much worse and lastly living in the moment is the best experience ever!
Thats the problem with college and life, we are so young when we make these decisions and usually don't know what career we want or what a career entails day to day and if that is compatible with ourselves AND we also don't know ourselves yet either! Its really hard because some people do know and love what they do but a LOT of others don't and want to change careers but as Courtney said that can be an extremely difficult decision to make.
i write all of that in the same time for personal journal. Best thing i learned in my teenger was to have a journal with personal ideas and from others people, ideas and thinkings that helped me. If i had a broken english, please correct my mistakes, it help me :D
Even though this segment is about work, I like how they included the student loan crises in here. It helps give people a sense of urgency that something needs to be done. Like why is so school so expensive in the US?
She is very impressive. Resourceful, proactive, productive. Anyone getting into the medical field should get a major discount when it comes to student loans.
This is a very "Millennial" story. Took on debt for school at a young age, thinking you're gonna pay it off by 30, but can't and end up putting off all kinds of life defining milestones because there's no way forward.
Unfortunately, as everything is changing, health steadily wears away, energy is drained with age, body becomes sore and old. If we become elders while maintaining big debts, hardly it would be the golden age.
It's crazy that she has so much debt but so many nice things and (presumably) a lot of life experiences (even prior to being a flight attendant). I have a lot of money saved up (zero debt), I only spend about 1/3 of what I make each year, but I look at all of the things I own and how embarrassed I am by everything, how I have basically zero life experiences and never go anywhere... I don't know how to live like her and buy things, it's so scary to think about not having the money if I spend it... but it looks like life would actually be enjoyable versus what I experience right now. What I'm trying to say is, I'm both jealous and motivated by this video. I didn't know you could be in debt and still do things. I mean, even look at her groceries - everything was so much better than what I get. It's eye-opening to me that you can live a life seemingly unaffected by the debt. Like truly, despite her and I being exact opposites in terms of net-worth, she's actually living and I'm scared to spend.
@@lunayen People on the internet tend to be toxic, and the average internet denizen isn't all that smart either. Which is why they like to attack easy targets, like the subject of this video. She's done everything right, but the system was set up to bury people in this country. Hard work doesn't mean anything any more.
Wow that was very informative documentary. The student loan debt sucks but you are not letting the debt control your life. You have creatively tied two passions together and still enjoy your life. The debt will eventually work out. But you can't go back and relive life. That is very inspiring. Thank you.
I understand Courtneys position. I use to work two jobs as well. I was working full time at my job and then do doordash after work. I absolutley loved Doordash. Meeting new people, getting to see streets that I never saw before in my city. Getting paid was awesome! I no longer doordash anymore since it has changed but I do miss the hustle, I miss the people, i miss the rush.
I work a second job because the extra money comes in handy and these days it’s a insurance policy. These days you better have a second job because these days a job isn’t guaranteed you anymore. All the college degrees in the world ain’t a guarantee to a good job, or long term employment. A second job is a cushion. So if you lose a job you still have some income, and can still pay some bills. You can hold it down till something better paying or with more hours comes along. It’s tiring but, it’s oddly satisfying. My only real complaint is you really need to be on point time wise. You have to have strong time management skills and you must be super organized. I literally have to come home, pull my bags apart, and repack and shower, snack and it’s off to bed. Don’t think I’d trade it for the world.
It's interesting when he says that work is easier now because the kinds of work that used to be around aren't anymore and you need education to get a job... That sounds to me like things that would make it harder, but maybe it's the edit because of course there are new options of types of jobs that didn't used to exist too.
I think he's coming from a pure manual labor vs skilled labor aspect of it. Factory and plant jobs have higher health risks (constant dust, operating machinery with chances of injury, exposure to chemicals in production process etc.)
@@wing3789 that makes sense but what actually made it into this vid was just that the manual labor jobs are gone, which doesn't make it easier... it's the additional options that exist, which didn't get mentioned at all in this. They just said you need more education and the factories are gone.
Big ups to Courtney for adopting such a unique approach to day to day living. I, however, can't imagine working two jobs for the sake of variety... I'll fold up 🥴 America is some kind of place... Nice episode!
$250k in debt - that’s like a mortgage. Can she put extra payments toward the principal, to knock down what she eventually pays in interest? Also, is she investing? By her 50s, she’ll wish she had, regardless of her debt. Great segment.
@@JBoogie1977 I understand that. I was comparing it to the property mentioned. A house can be rented out and eventually sold at a later date (hopefully for a profit). Her piece of paper cannot be rented out or sold at a later date. It will only be useful if she exchanges hours of her life for money in the role of a chiropractor.
Love this Courtney. I know im late but this was awesome. I believe now there's hope for a lot of people who have college loans and getting them wiped off. Best to you siS!
Watching this, I have a weird feeling in my stomach. There are almost no student fees for Collage education in Germany (it's funded by taxes). I think I paid around 200€ per Semester, which includes a discount on student housing and food and the public transport ticket. It feels wrong that you have to take up so much personal debt for education. Edit: we don't devide into community collage and private Collage, apart from a few exceptions. Not everybody goes to university, I think about half of young peope take up an apprenticeship instead. You still have running costs like housing and food and things, so a lot of students work parallel to their studies.
Lol and thats just the education system tip of the iceberg of issues... why I want to move out of the United States, so many broken systems. And so many ppl seem set on keeping things the same.
This is painful to watch. Everybody trying to do the right thing for themselves (And let's be honest society) are falling behind. Meanwhile a bunch of people who are heavily connected and can coast to the top seem to get away with everything and providing nothing.
Hair & face are gorgeous ma’am! ☺️ You could sell a product instead of a service if you want to free up more time. Could be something you make or something you don’t make. You could ship orders yourself or subcontract it out. You don’t have to be at work to make money. Just a thought. Glad you really love at least one of the jobs though
Omg this is awesome , I know your family is proud # you are goals 😁😁😁😁😁😁
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Americans go to chiropractors because they can't afford to go to doctors. People with medical/service calling become chiropractors because they can't afford medical school... and get crushed by student debt anyway. This beautiful lady is balancing never-ending debt and the perks of her two jobs, like... healthcare, which she couldn't afford without them. You sure she is working two jobs because "she chose it" or because she can't afford not doing it? Public universal healthcare, anyone?
Sent by Two Cents! I'm glad you have two great jobs and are enjoying the lifestyle they afford, though that amount of student debt seems paralyzing. Since you're already taking the time to review your credit, it would be worth the time and money to meet with a financial planner, who is a fiduciary (must put your interests first) to make a long term financial plan.
I'd love to hear the plan. They will not settle this debt. She doesn't make enough to pay this debt off in less than 20 years. The interest ALONE on 400k is 24k a year. The best option would be to work for a 403b and take the loan forgiveness provided while on IBR for 120 payments.
I think the magnitude of the debt has paralyzed her and she's lost all hope of attacking it. She has good income and greater potential. She needs to reduce her spending, refinance the debt, and begin to address it. It may entail leaving her job as a flight attendant and establishing herself full time and more as a chiropractor. Working with a good financial advisor will help. Maybe an option might be to move back with her parents, work hard, long and smart and direct every single dollar to paying off her debt.
Army Reservist 1 weekend a month Fed Correctional Nurse 1600-midnight Assistant Principal 0700-1530pm Been doing this combined for 8 yrs now. I live in a small city in a very small house. During the lockdown I was working a 3rd job as a security guard in my car for a local drug store. I used the 3rd job money to buy a rental property.
Realistically, probably only if she's got a successful Patreon. Unless you're regularly getting sponsorship deals, merch sales and millions of views, and you're also lucky enough not to trip the algorithm and get banned, making a great or decent living off of TH-cam is a pipe dream. I think YT would likely just be a draining imbalance of work and reward.
Is bbaffling to me, not being from the USA how a 60 hour/week job sseems baffling when here is the norm. When you say 9-5 job, here the rule is 8-6, you are lucky if you get a 9-6 underpayed
I’m kind of confused about what the main takeaway is? Two jobs not for the money…okay. So for the benefits then? And because she doesn’t feel drawn to be a chiropractor anymore?
Wished we all could enjoy free Healthcare and Education, all around the world. 🌍💚🙏💚🌎 Terrible to burden such young people for the rest of there lives. How can they talk of the land of the free when most Citizens are bound by dept (when not in prison), me as a European from Germany i can't understand. So sad. So happy that Courtney found a small creative Solution in this difficult Situation. And found a way to live her dreams. I subscribe (Court too fly) to support her freedom - maby we all could!? All the best 💚🙂 & a happy future.
The flight attendant job seems to be a financial burden. Paying for doggy daycare, hotel rooms near her base and the expense of airport food. Also, working 10 to 14 hour shifts and not getting paid for all of those long hour's. She's a trooper!!
2nd self employment is best, providing services or another business that you are the sole employee/owner. Never, ever, borrow more than you can afford. It's better to be truck driver, beautician, nail professional, plumber. There should not be high charge training for these professions. That's nuts. Banks are livid if the Government forgives these loans because it will be pennies on the $.
Can someone explain how a student can have a debt of half a million dollars just from student loans??? As far as I know, tuition fees for non-international students are very cheap in the US. How did it reach half a million?
Interests. And education isn't really cheap, it's cheaper, but still a lot of money. I'm Canadian, but to watch how they treat basic social needs like health and education, I'm really glad to be where I am.
Wow, that’s ridiculous. I agree that they must’ve been private loans. With federally-funded ones, she could get loan forgiveness after working for public service organizations or in underserved communities for 10 years.
Isn't the Biden Administration looking at forgiving some of this student debt? If so, I hope Courtney is on that list. I graduated debt free, because I attended College back before it became so expensive, I worked PT and my Mother had bought U.S. Savings Bonds to pay for my College. I cannot fathom what it would be like to have that kind of debt hanging over me. All you can do is just put it on the back burner by continuing to live and enjoy your life, while supporting political candidates who see a vision of investing in the student debt as a way to propel this Country into a better day.
@Kimhong Nguyen Exactly! If I want to go to school for 8 year and get my PHD in African American studies I should be able to do that. The government should raise taxes on truck drivers, plumbers, electricians and a whole lot of other people that didn’t go to college in order to make sure I can follow my dreams and passion! I’m with you 100% girlfriend
i'm sorry for not feeling sorry for her. this is definitely her own choice. it might not be a mistake, but she pretty much intentionally put herself in this position. sorry, if you are worried about your money you need a financial adviser, something you can actually afford unlike most poor folks. i don't feel sorry for you, you said it yourself. if you just did the one thing you would make more. you are screwing yourself. take control of it by doing what you need to do to pay off your debt. don't complain that you make 50k a year. whole families don't make that much. i cannot feel bad for you.
I feel sorry for her because there was a deep lack of financial knowledge when she started out. She can get out from that debt, but needs to educate herself. Jump on youtube and check out minimalism and learn to invest in property and stocks. She can do it!
Although it was very difficult to discuss my financial student loan debt, I think it’s important that people get realistic about what many millennials experience. It’s important to evaluate furthering your education and really think about what’s best for you, and your future. Thank you for watching 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your story, Courtney!
This was a learning lesson & inspiration for millennials & other generations. Thanks for sharing your journey, Courtney & continued success!
Thanks you! Your honesty was very insightful 👍
I love this sooo much!!! I appreciate your transparency. You are a true example of what it means to take ownership of your life. The same thing can get boring very easily even when you love it. Powerful inspiration on how you can continue to LIVE a joyful life regardless of debt. We can always decide to do things differently. I appreciate this video, very encouraging. Continue to stay strong! Side note: I agree with on the StuLos, control and manage it, like any other debt.
Thanks you for telling your story! I can relate so much, remember there is a greater light in our, we could be doing so much worse and lastly living in the moment is the best experience ever!
I must say that I AM SO VERY PROUD OF MY BABY SISTER, COURTNEY!!! YOU ARE AMAZING…💋💋💋💯
Thank you so much ☺️ I love you!
How painful, to have kids taking on so much debt and them planning to keep paying it until they die.
Thats the problem with college and life, we are so young when we make these decisions and usually don't know what career we want or what a career entails day to day and if that is compatible with ourselves AND we also don't know ourselves yet either! Its really hard because some people do know and love what they do but a LOT of others don't and want to change careers but as Courtney said that can be an extremely difficult decision to make.
i write all of that in the same time for personal journal. Best thing i learned in my teenger was to have a journal with personal ideas and from others people, ideas and thinkings that helped me. If i had a broken english, please correct my mistakes, it help me :D
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Courtney. There's always a light at the end of every tunnel! You're a great example to so many people. ❣
Even though this segment is about work, I like how they included the student loan crises in here. It helps give people a sense of urgency that something needs to be done. Like why is so school so expensive in the US?
Due to the rise of tuition cost.
I totally agree
She is very impressive. Resourceful, proactive, productive. Anyone getting into the medical field should get a major discount when it comes to student loans.
I see a lot of people talking about student loan debt and regretting it but never see anyone advocating against taking it on.
Courtney has helped me feel more confident about my future
I wish the best for Courtney- I hope she gets her debt under control and lives
Her best life.
$400k in debt is quite crazy 😭
It's not even attached to an asset that can be sold or rented out! So scary.
Take a one way flight to another country. That will be tough discussion during dating to tell someone you have that much debt.
Long time sub of Court, she is an absolute gem
This is a very "Millennial" story. Took on debt for school at a young age, thinking you're gonna pay it off by 30, but can't and end up putting off all kinds of life defining milestones because there's no way forward.
This series is far more thoughtful than I thought it would be. Thanks this is great!
Wow, that's horribly depressing. At least she is living life to the fullest while she can.
Unfortunately, as everything is changing, health steadily wears away, energy is drained with age, body becomes sore and old. If we become elders while maintaining big debts, hardly it would be the golden age.
This is a different side to see thank you for being so open to your viewers . You are #blackgirlmagic . You are a role model girl ..
It's crazy that she has so much debt but so many nice things and (presumably) a lot of life experiences (even prior to being a flight attendant). I have a lot of money saved up (zero debt), I only spend about 1/3 of what I make each year, but I look at all of the things I own and how embarrassed I am by everything, how I have basically zero life experiences and never go anywhere... I don't know how to live like her and buy things, it's so scary to think about not having the money if I spend it... but it looks like life would actually be enjoyable versus what I experience right now.
What I'm trying to say is, I'm both jealous and motivated by this video. I didn't know you could be in debt and still do things. I mean, even look at her groceries - everything was so much better than what I get. It's eye-opening to me that you can live a life seemingly unaffected by the debt. Like truly, despite her and I being exact opposites in terms of net-worth, she's actually living and I'm scared to spend.
I’m guessing u grew up in debt and knocks at the door, because u speak about it the same way I do
Zants: Your life is way better than hers... The rule is simple: You owe money. You pay and move on. She's shallow and empty.
She obviously makes bad financial and life decisions. The freedom you feel being debt free is worth not buying name brand ice cream.
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How is she shallow and empty? She tries to make her life work with what she has and I'm sure that she worries about the debt too.
@@lunayen People on the internet tend to be toxic, and the average internet denizen isn't all that smart either. Which is why they like to attack easy targets, like the subject of this video. She's done everything right, but the system was set up to bury people in this country. Hard work doesn't mean anything any more.
Wow that was very informative documentary. The student loan debt sucks but you are not letting the debt control your life. You have creatively tied two passions together and still enjoy your life. The debt will eventually work out. But you can't go back and relive life. That is very inspiring. Thank you.
I understand Courtneys position. I use to work two jobs as well. I was working full time at my job and then do doordash after work. I absolutley loved Doordash. Meeting new people, getting to see streets that I never saw before in my city. Getting paid was awesome! I no longer doordash anymore since it has changed but I do miss the hustle, I miss the people, i miss the rush.
I work a second job because the extra money comes in handy and these days it’s a insurance policy. These days you better have a second job because these days a job isn’t guaranteed you anymore. All the college degrees in the world ain’t a guarantee to a good job, or long term employment. A second job is a cushion. So if you lose a job you still have some income, and can still pay some bills. You can hold it down till something better paying or with more hours comes along. It’s tiring but, it’s oddly satisfying. My only real complaint is you really need to be on point time wise. You have to have strong time management skills and you must be super organized. I literally have to come home, pull my bags apart, and repack and shower, snack and it’s off to bed. Don’t think I’d trade it for the world.
I admire your get up and do - and - good for you for managing your life. (And hoping your you tube channel becomes financially rewarding...)
Courtney I'm so proud of you. Thank you for being brave with sharing your story. I hope we run into each other in the airport 🥰🛫
It's interesting when he says that work is easier now because the kinds of work that used to be around aren't anymore and you need education to get a job... That sounds to me like things that would make it harder, but maybe it's the edit because of course there are new options of types of jobs that didn't used to exist too.
I think he's coming from a pure manual labor vs skilled labor aspect of it. Factory and plant jobs have higher health risks (constant dust, operating machinery with chances of injury, exposure to chemicals in production process etc.)
@@wing3789 that makes sense but what actually made it into this vid was just that the manual labor jobs are gone, which doesn't make it easier... it's the additional options that exist, which didn't get mentioned at all in this. They just said you need more education and the factories are gone.
Wow! That was amazing. Great job.
Thank you for sharing your story!
Big ups to Courtney for adopting such a unique approach to day to day living. I, however, can't imagine working two jobs for the sake of variety... I'll fold up 🥴 America is some kind of place... Nice episode!
I always love the perspective that PBS brings!!
What a great story to share ... Thank you!
$250k in debt - that’s like a mortgage. Can she put extra payments toward the principal, to knock down what she eventually pays in interest? Also, is she investing? By her 50s, she’ll wish she had, regardless of her debt. Great segment.
The debt is for a piece of paper that doesn’t appreciate in value or produce an income. That is a scary situation to be in.
@@Anonymous-md2qp The degree might not produce income by itself, but it does allow her to earn income as a chiropractor.
@@JBoogie1977 I understand that. I was comparing it to the property mentioned. A house can be rented out and eventually sold at a later date (hopefully for a profit). Her piece of paper cannot be rented out or sold at a later date. It will only be useful if she exchanges hours of her life for money in the role of a chiropractor.
this is a perspective I never thought of. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Yes my queen get national attention I’ve been waiting for this a long time I love this so honest and raw thank you for this by girl bye
Love this Courtney. I know im late but this was awesome. I believe now there's hope for a lot of people who have college loans and getting them wiped off. Best to you siS!
Great video! I actually watch Courtney's channel!
Total respect to you.
Good video. I admire Courtney 🥰.
Watching this, I have a weird feeling in my stomach. There are almost no student fees for Collage education in Germany (it's funded by taxes). I think I paid around 200€ per Semester, which includes a discount on student housing and food and the public transport ticket. It feels wrong that you have to take up so much personal debt for education.
Edit: we don't devide into community collage and private Collage, apart from a few exceptions. Not everybody goes to university, I think about half of young peope take up an apprenticeship instead. You still have running costs like housing and food and things, so a lot of students work parallel to their studies.
Lol and thats just the education system tip of the iceberg of issues... why I want to move out of the United States, so many broken systems. And so many ppl seem set on keeping things the same.
And how much do you pay in taxes?
This is painful to watch. Everybody trying to do the right thing for themselves (And let's be honest society) are falling behind. Meanwhile a bunch of people who are heavily connected and can coast to the top seem to get away with everything and providing nothing.
I’m also burdened by student loans. I pray for freedom one day-freedom for me, for you, and for everyone. ❤️
Congratulations on being featured in this important documentary. That student loan debt is ridiculous🙄 and should be discharged smh.
Hair & face are gorgeous ma’am! ☺️ You could sell a product instead of a service if you want to free up more time. Could be something you make or something you don’t make. You could ship orders yourself or subcontract it out. You don’t have to be at work to make money. Just a thought. Glad you really love at least one of the jobs though
Omg this is awesome , I know your family is proud # you are goals 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Americans go to chiropractors because they can't afford to go to doctors. People with medical/service calling become chiropractors because they can't afford medical school... and get crushed by student debt anyway.
This beautiful lady is balancing never-ending debt and the perks of her two jobs, like... healthcare, which she couldn't afford without them.
You sure she is working two jobs because "she chose it" or because she can't afford not doing it? Public universal healthcare, anyone?
Great video!!!!
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!
Sent by Two Cents! I'm glad you have two great jobs and are enjoying the lifestyle they afford, though that amount of student debt seems paralyzing. Since you're already taking the time to review your credit, it would be worth the time and money to meet with a financial planner, who is a fiduciary (must put your interests first) to make a long term financial plan.
I'd love to hear the plan. They will not settle this debt. She doesn't make enough to pay this debt off in less than 20 years. The interest ALONE on 400k is 24k a year. The best option would be to work for a 403b and take the loan forgiveness provided while on IBR for 120 payments.
I think the magnitude of the debt has paralyzed her and she's lost all hope of attacking it. She has good income and greater potential. She needs to reduce her spending, refinance the debt, and begin to address it. It may entail leaving her job as a flight attendant and establishing herself full time and more as a chiropractor. Working with a good financial advisor will help. Maybe an option might be to move back with her parents, work hard, long and smart and direct every single dollar to paying off her debt.
That's a pretty polite comments section.
I agree my doctor i work for tells me all the time to take my time paying loans and don't worry about paying off quickly simply enjoy life 😉😉
Army Reservist 1 weekend a month
Fed Correctional Nurse 1600-midnight
Assistant Principal 0700-1530pm
Been doing this combined for 8 yrs now. I live in a small city in a very small house. During the lockdown I was working a 3rd job as a security guard in my car for a local drug store. I used the 3rd job money to buy a rental property.
0:04 - Atlanta has mountains now? That’s Burbank
SO Proud OF U BBFLS ♥️♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
She is so likeable!
Does her TH-cam channel count as a third career ? 🤔
Realistically, probably only if she's got a successful Patreon. Unless you're regularly getting sponsorship deals, merch sales and millions of views, and you're also lucky enough not to trip the algorithm and get banned, making a great or decent living off of TH-cam is a pipe dream.
I think YT would likely just be a draining imbalance of work and reward.
Your dad is a real man
Thanks for sharing! It's great to see perspective and I am so jelly of your flight attendant job! lol
Two Cents sent me here, SUCH a good series idea
If she had just become a flight attendant straight out of high school she would have money in the bank and no school debt
Why would she ever take out 250 grand in debt for a job that would make 40,000 to 70,000 at most?!
Two cents sent me!
Court GO!
Great segment! I also did not realize flight attendants could pack their own lunch 🤯
Why do schools charge so much??? That's not right. She's doing the best she can
Amazing you rock Courtney! #proudofyou
I work in healthcare and my coworkers and I owe so much in student loans it's sad 😢
I'm like this. Bartender 3 days a week, nail tech 2.5 days a week 💅🏾🍻
Is bbaffling to me, not being from the USA how a 60 hour/week job sseems baffling when here is the norm.
When you say 9-5 job, here the rule is 8-6, you are lucky if you get a 9-6 underpayed
I’m kind of confused about what the main takeaway is? Two jobs not for the money…okay. So for the benefits then? And because she doesn’t feel drawn to be a chiropractor anymore?
Hope your student debt gets better
And I thought I was the only one that believed there's was more to life than a career
❤️cutest dad❤️doggie. God job girl. Work and enjoy your life💃🏻
Wished we all could enjoy free Healthcare and Education, all around the world. 🌍💚🙏💚🌎
Terrible to burden such young people for the rest of there lives. How can they talk of the land of the free when most Citizens are bound by dept (when not in prison), me as a European from Germany i can't understand. So sad.
So happy that Courtney found a small creative Solution in this difficult Situation. And found a way to live her dreams.
I subscribe (Court too fly) to support her freedom - maby we all could!?
All the best 💚🙂 & a happy future.
Due to USA being in debt due past mistakes.
You are SUPER WOMAN 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️💛💙
I would only authorized myself to take that debt for med school only… But at least she in good spirits tho
Aren’t Chiropractors not evidence based?
The flight attendant job seems to be a financial burden. Paying for doggy daycare, hotel rooms near her base and the expense of airport food. Also, working 10 to 14 hour shifts and not getting paid for all of those long hour's. She's a trooper!!
This is wild, she could've just been a flight attendant with no debt 😢
2nd self employment is best, providing services or another business that you are the sole employee/owner. Never, ever, borrow more than you can afford. It's better to be truck driver, beautician, nail professional, plumber. There should not be high charge training for these professions. That's nuts. Banks are livid if the Government forgives these loans because it will be pennies on the $.
Scary 😵💫
Can someone explain how a student can have a debt of half a million dollars just from student loans??? As far as I know, tuition fees for non-international students are very cheap in the US. How did it reach half a million?
Interests. And education isn't really cheap, it's cheaper, but still a lot of money. I'm Canadian, but to watch how they treat basic social needs like health and education, I'm really glad to be where I am.
Her dad is so cute. Reminds me of my dad. He keeps busy. Retirement what?
Two cents sent me 😀
The host sounds just like Mo Rocca. Trippy!
Fun fact: the US government spent 1.9 trillion dollars on a jet that doesn't work. All that money could've been used to pay off all student debt.
If our government were not in debt.
2 Cents sent me here!!! 🤩
Why would you take out medical doctor loans but not do it for medical doctor pay?
Can someone summarize in the comments why she was working 2 jobs and had half a million in student debt?
Because she is unable to keep up with the interest. I can only assume she took out a high interest loan(s)-probably private
Wow, that’s ridiculous. I agree that they must’ve been private loans. With federally-funded ones, she could get loan forgiveness after working for public service organizations or in underserved communities for 10 years.
It's a shame! She had no guidance and zero financial knowledge when she started school. This is really sad!
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Isn't the Biden Administration looking at forgiving some of this student debt? If so, I hope Courtney is on that list.
I graduated debt free, because I attended College back before it became so expensive, I worked PT and my Mother had bought U.S. Savings Bonds to pay for my College.
I cannot fathom what it would be like to have that kind of debt hanging over me. All you can do is just put it on the back burner by continuing to live and enjoy your life, while supporting political candidates who see a vision of investing in the student debt as a way to propel this Country into a better day.
The title says its not about money but the video says its about money...
This woman is amazing! A true business woman who's doing it right! Making sure she has priorities in order. And looking good while doing 😘✌️
How is she not doing it for the money? Girl is next level broke...
Uhhhh…don’t pick a career which cannot pay for your loan
Some!!!!!!! what alternate universe do these two live in?
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If I had to personally pay for for my engineering degree, I would have done it!
We need to talk about debt and how you can avoid it or pay it off. It can be done and you don't need govt help to do so.
You rock for sharing this! I’m praying Biden forgive student loan debts!! I owe too
Wow, this is likely the worst thing I have seen on PBS in recent years. Especially if the announcement for part 2 was any indication...
Half a million in debt! Shouldn’t have gone to school then. Only go if it’s worth the money, not everyone needs college
@Kimhong Nguyen Exactly! If I want to go to school for 8 year and get my PHD in African American studies I should be able to do that. The government should raise taxes on truck drivers, plumbers, electricians and a whole lot of other people that didn’t go to college in order to make sure I can follow my dreams and passion! I’m with you 100% girlfriend
i'm sorry for not feeling sorry for her. this is definitely her own choice. it might not be a mistake, but she pretty much intentionally put herself in this position. sorry, if you are worried about your money you need a financial adviser, something you can actually afford unlike most poor folks. i don't feel sorry for you, you said it yourself. if you just did the one thing you would make more. you are screwing yourself. take control of it by doing what you need to do to pay off your debt. don't complain that you make 50k a year. whole families don't make that much. i cannot feel bad for you.
I'm sorry you cannot feel empathy for someone who's struggling because suffering is a competition for you apparently
She’s not even asking for you sympathy… how sad must you be to post this comment.
I feel sorry for her because there was a deep lack of financial knowledge when she started out. She can get out from that debt, but needs to educate herself. Jump on youtube and check out minimalism and learn to invest in property and stocks. She can do it!
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