"I don't have the money in the bank to pay the bills that are coming up," she said. "I have credit card debt because I'm a single mom and that's what I have to do to survive," she said. "People should be aware there are a lot of different ways you can pay your student loan," said Mierzwinski. You need to contact your servicer -- the company you make mortgage payments to -- and work out a realistic plan going forward. "You're sending it to people who don't need it and you're sending it to people who may decide to go surfing instead of working," he said.

Source: CNN March 22, 2020 18:56 UTC