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How to Pay Off $40,000 in Student Loans

Finding a way to pay off $40,000 in student loans presents some unique challenges because it is right on the border of many strategies.

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How to Pay Off Student Loans by Age 40

Eliminating all of your student loans by age 40 can be a challenge, but it is possible to pay off all of your student loans in 15 years or less.

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Improve the Ratio of Principal to Interest on Student Loan Payments

When payments go almost entirely towards interest, lenders profit and debt lingers. Fortunately, there are ways to improve this situation.

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The “Inspirational” Student Loan Payoff Stories Are Harmful

Many major media outlets get a lot of clicks by publishing “inspirational” student loan payoff success stories. This trend needs to stop.

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So You Paid Off Half Your Student Loan Balance… Now What?

Knocking out half of your student loan debt may open up new doors to eliminate the second half of your balance with more ease.

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Getting Student Loan Payments to Count Towards Principal and Not Interest

Payments toward interest are profits for lenders. Payments towards the principal balance eliminate debt.

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When Does Student Loan Interest Get Added to My Balance?

Knowing when student loan interest gets added to your balance means you know how to prevent student loan interest from getting added to your balance.

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Five Easy Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid

Whether your are making great money or just getting by, if you are careful, you can avoid some common student loan mistakes.

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The Downside or Danger to Paying Off Student Loans in Full

Elimination of student debt is the goal of any student loan borrower, but there are few items to consider before making that last payment.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
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    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements