What's The Airplane Rule for student loans?
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Student and college finance author/blogger Zac Bissonnette on why parents should not go too much into debt to finance their children's education:
I have what’s called The Airplane Rule: Please make sure you have your own oxygen mask on before assisting your child. Don’t loot your retirement. Short-term measures are OK, but don't take on long-term risk.
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