How Do I Pay Off My College Debt?

Many Americans are swallowed by debt from attending college. If you are looking to free yourself from debt, I would recommend reading the following tips.


Make Payments While Attending School

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Read this article by Student Loan Hero to learn how you can pay off student loans faster:

https://studentloanhero.com/featured/how-to-make-student-loan-payment-while-youre-still-in-school/

While you are certainly not required to pay the debt off while attending college, it surely helps get a head start on this process by obtaining a simple employment means. An excellent way to find a quick and easy way job is through your universities' on-campus employment agency. This is useful because you can work in the comfort of your college environment. Consider reallocating 60-80% of earnings to your college fund.


Make Payments Bi-Weekly

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Use the bi-weekly payment calculator below to help determine how much you should pay. Consider reading the information the Nerdwallet’s article to further educate yourself on this important topic:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/biweekly-student-loan-payments

Another popular tip is to make payments on a bi-weekly basis instead of monthly. This is especially beneficial if you get paid on a bi-weekly basis. This means that you are doubling the amount of money used to pay off your loan over the course of a year.


Start Budgeting

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If you are looking for more information related to budgeting, then read the Nerdwallet article below:

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-budget

A time-tested method to eliminate debt is to cut spending and budget your needs on a strict plan. This will guarantee that you do not waste money on unnecessary purchases such as video games, a new car, or alcohol or drugs. Another added benefit to budgeting is that you don't need to stay on a strict budget forever. Once you reach a certain point where your debt is reasonably controlled or close to being paid off, you can always loosen your specific budget restraints.


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