https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/a5318b5a-595a-42b6-b1a3-7b4db0d525c7 For generations, mortgages and student loans have been held up as textbook examples of “good debt,".This borrowing promises to  build wealth or increase your earning power over time. On the other side of the coin is so-called “bad debt”, things like auto loans or credit card debt that don’t provide a financial return over time. As the costs of buying a home and getting a degree have continued to climb, more Americans are questioning whether those “good debt” investments are actually paying off. Producer: Juhohn Lee Reporter: Stephanie Dhue Camera by: Macklin Fishman Edited by: Nic Henry. Dennis Donovan Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Senior Director of Video: Jessica Leibowitz Additional Footage: Getty Images, Bryanna Hambrick, Katie Frederick » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why More Americans Regret College And Homeownership Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:37:51 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://vid.freedif.org https://vid.freedif.org/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/a5318b5a-595a-42b6-b1a3-7b4db0d525c7 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://vid.freedif.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.