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More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them.

More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them.
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Summary

Nearly 9 out of every 10 students who use credit cards report doing so to pay for basic living expenses such as food, housing and gas.

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