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Here is the collection of all the articles on student loan debt that I've written here at The College Investor. However, it's in chronological order. If you want a better resource, check out my Everything Student Loans page for more information on student loans and student loan debt. If you want the most comprehensive guide available, download my free eBook on student loans: Student Loan Debt: Getting in Smart, Getting out Painlessly.

The Best Ways To Pay Off Student Loans Faster

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We break down ten of the best ways to pay off student loans faster so that you can become debt free and start working on other financial goals.

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Pickpocket.me Review: App That Helps You Pay Student Loans

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Pickpocket.me allows you to “steal” from yourself to help you pay off your student loans. Learn how it works along with some motivating twists.

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Student Loans And Budgeting: How To Get Ahead

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When it comes to student loans and budgeting, it can be hard to figure out what to do with your money to start getting ahead financially.

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The Best Student Loans To Pay For Graduate School

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We break down the best student loans and best ways to pay for graduate school – so you can know what your options are to make it affordable.

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Refinancing Your Student Loans with Advantage Education Loan

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Refinancing your student loans is a great way to lower your interest rates. But how do you find fair terms? Take a look at Advantage Education Loan.

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Discretionary Income Calculator: See How It Impacts Your Student Loans

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Use our discretionary income calculator and see how your income can impact your student loans and income driven repayment plans.

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Everything You Need To Know About Student Loan Consolidation

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We break down everything that you need to know about student loan consolidation, including the benefits and potential problems with consolidating your student loan debt.

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Trump Student Loan Forgiveness Changes And Proposals

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President Trump and Betsy DeVos have made various proposals and changes that impact student loan forgiveness. Here’s what you need to know about Trump student loan forgiveness changes.

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The 10 Best Places To Refinance Student Loans In 2018

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We break down the ten best places to refinance student loans – from banks to online lenders, comparing the perks, interest rates, qualification requirements, and more.

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The Best Student Loans To Pay For Your MBA (Business School)

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Here are the best college financing and student loans to pay for your MBA or graduate business school degree – including banks, financial aid options, and more.

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Why The Debt Snowball Is Bad For Student Loan Borrowers

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The debt snowball method is a popular strategy to use when you’re trying to stay motivated during debt payoff. However, it may not be best for student loan borrowers and here’s why.

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80 Different Ways To Get Student Loan Forgiveness

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We break down a full list of over 50 different ways to get student loan forgiveness, from repayment plans, to loan forgiveness, to student loan repayment assistance programs.

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The Best Student Loans To Pay For Medical School

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We break down the order of operations to pay for medical school, including where to find the best student loans and loan programs for doctors.

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Options If You Can’t Afford Your Parent PLUS Loans

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I’m a firm believer that parents should NOT be taking out loans to pay for their children’s’ education. There are a lot of reasons why it’s a bad idea, and I cover most of them in my Forbes column. The fact is, though, if you’re reading this article, it’s too late. You’ve already borrowed and […]

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Splash Financial Student Loan Refinancing Review

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Are you a medical professional thinking about refinancing your student loans to save money? Check out this Splash Financial Student Loan Refinancing review to learn how to get started.

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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payment

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Here are best steps that you can take today if you can’t afford your student loan debt payment – in order from best to worst option.

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How This Mom Paid Off $100,000 In Student Loan Debt

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Wondering how you’ll pay off all your student loan debt? Learn how this single mom paid off $100,000 of student loan debt in just a few years.

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How To Improve Your Credit If You’re Behind On Your Student Loans

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Behind on your student loans? Here’s how you can improve your credit and get back on track with your student loan payments.

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Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineering Majors

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Are you an engineering major with an overwhelming amount of student loan debt? Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for student loan forgiveness.

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INvestEd Student Loan Review

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Considering student loans to help you cover the costs of college? Check out this INvestEd student loan review to learn more about these affordable loans.

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How to Find Grants to Pay For College

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It’s no secret that college is expensive and the average student loan debt balance upon graduates is a huge burden. By learning how to find grants to pay for college, you can lower your out of pocket and loan costs.

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Raise Private Student Loan Review

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Considering student loans to help you cover the costs of college? Check out this Raise private student loan review to learn more about these affordable loans.

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