student debt

Why You Should Pay Off Student Loans Early

Jordan RothmanIntroductory Articles, Student Loan Repayment Guide
Piggy Bank Student Loans Early

My last post discussed the categories of people who might not benefit from expediting student loan payments. I hope I didn’t scare too many people away from the blog! If your situation does not match any of the categories I mentioned, or you are still interested in paying off loans early, you might be wondering what the benefits of expediting student loan payments might be. There is a massive opportunity cost to expediting student loan… Continue Reading Why You Should Pay Off Student Loans Early

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Is Paying Off Student Loans Early Right for You?

Jordan RothmanIntroductory Articles, Student Loan Repayment Guide
Student Loans Coins and Clock

Before diving into methods to expedite student loan payments, it is important to assess at the beginning whether paying off student loans early is right for you. It seems like a foundational principle of financial success that people should strive to be debt-free as soon as possible. Many would also argue that student debt is one of the worst kinds of debt and should be paid off as soon as practical. However, there are certain… Continue Reading Is Paying Off Student Loans Early Right for You?

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An Introduction to My Student Loan Saga

Jordan RothmanIntroductory Articles, Student Loan Repayment Guide
Coins and money

August 16, 2016 was one of the biggest days of my life. It wasn’t the day I got a new job or started a new career. It wasn’t the day I earned a degree or celebrated any other traditional life milestone. However, on August 16, 2016, I achieved one of the biggest goals of my life up to that point. After three years and 10 months of sacrifice, saving, and toil, I paid off all… Continue Reading An Introduction to My Student Loan Saga

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