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Experience, Inc.'s 2006 "College Life - Finances & Banking" Survey Reveals Some Students Have Credit Card Debt but Most Worry More about Paying for College

BOSTON -- Experience, Inc., the leading provider of career services for students and alumni, today announced the findings from its 2006 "College Life - Finances & Banking" survey. Experience polled more than 4,800 students from colleges and universities nationwide to learn about their use of credit cards and how they choose banks and loans during school.

In addition to measuring immediate financial decisions (listed below), Experience also surveyed students about their overall financial concerns. ... 







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