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September 25, 2025

Nearly Half of Borrowers Say Student Loans Have Delayed Major Financial Decisions, (% of US student loan borrowers, on whether they agree student loans have delayed major financial decisions*, June 2025)

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A June 2025 survey from Empower reveals that 45% of U.S. adults with student loans agree their debt has delayed major financial decisions like buying a home or saving for retirement.

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Nearly Half of Borrowers Say Student Loans Have Delayed Major Financial Decisions, (% of US student loan borrowers, on whether they agree student loans have delayed major financial decisions*, June 2025)

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