What matters most? Paraisia Winston prepares to tackle a mountain of bills.

From: Black Enterprise | Date: May 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

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PARAISIA WINSTON IS WEIGHING A life-changing decision: "Do I do what matters most, or do I take a six-figure job at a law firm working 13-hour days?" In considering her future employment options and what they might mean for her financial success, one of her primary goals is to get rid of debt.

Winston is a second-year law student at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and after earning her degree, she expects to have added more than $150,000 in student loan debt to the $29,000 she already owes for her undergraduate degree. "I sometimes ...

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