Pay Off Student Loans The Smart Way

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Pay Off Student Loans The Smart Way

Life Kit: Money

Paying off student loans can be a financial nightmare. But if you know how to navigate the system, you can find a payment plan that's more affordable. Plus, if you qualify for loan forgiveness, you might get tens of thousands of dollars of debt wiped out. Here's what to remember: - Download a list of all your federal loans. - If you get an income-driven repayment plan, stay in it! - Don't trust your loan servicer. Do the research, find your payment plan and get it in writing. - Take a personal day or make a date with a friend to tackle student-loan paperwork. - Consider a full frontal assault on your loans to pay them down quickly. - Loan consolidation or refinancing might make sense for you, but might also lead to financial disaster. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy