John thought his student debt situation was settled years ago. But more than a decade after graduating, he’s being told the agreement he built his life around no longer applies.
The 34-year-old recently shared his story on The Ramsey Show, where host Dave Ramsey didn’t mince words.
“Your mom’s definitely out of control, there’s no doubt about that,” said Ramsey.
Behind the blunt assessment is a situation many families quietly face: informal promises about education costs that unravel years later, turning money into a weapon for guilt, power and control.
When John was 18, both of his parents took out Parent PLUS loans to pay for his postsecondary education and dorm costs so he could…