(Smart Money) — With college costs still climbing—private-college tuition has soared almost a third since 2004—more students are becoming first-time borrowers. Indeed, 53 percent of incoming freshmen reported using loans last fall, the first significant increase since 2004, according to UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute. But a sluggish economy and confusing new rules are making it tougher to manage student debt. Some tips:
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