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Many people end up drowning in student debt while working jobs that dont necessarily require a degree.
Skilled trades and jobs in fields like technology and healthcare often offer strong salaries without a traditional four-year education.
Certifications, apprenticeships and networking can be just as valuable as a diploma sometimes more so.
However, that isnt always true.
There are, of course, pros and cons of both.
Avoiding debt entirely can mean missing out on opportunities to build wealth.
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