The College Lie: Why Student Loans Could Be the Worst Investment You’ll Ever Make

The College Lie: Why Student Loans Could Be the Worst Investment You’ll Ever Make

53:32 Oct 20, 2025
About this episode
Is college still worth it — or are we all buying into one of the most expensive myths in America? In this episode, Steve Rhode — the old, original Get Out of Debt Guy — and Damon Day — the new Get Out of Debt Guy — break down what nobody tells you about college debt, trade schools, and real financial ROI.They dig into:🎓 The shocking truth about student-loan default rates💸 Why a two-year trade or vocational program may beat a four-year degree🚗 How Uber and other companies are now paying for college🤖 The future of work in the age of AI🧠 And how to make smarter money moves for your kids — and yourselfIf you’ve ever wondered whether college is still a smart financial decision, this episode will open your eyes — and maybe save you decades of debt.👉 Visit https://getoutofdebt.org for Steve’s full breakdown of college ROI and student-loan traps.👉 Need personal help getting out of debt? Reach Damon at https://damonday.com.
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