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Student Loans vs. Friendships: How to Stop Feeling Left Behind | Women & Money
In this episode of Women & Money, host April Mendez tackles the emotional and financial complexity of comparing your student loan repayment journey to friends who are buying homes. If you feel left behind, inadequate, or lonely because your peers are hitting major milestones like homeownership while you are aggressively paying down debt, this episode is for you. We explore how to navigate the shame of saying 'no' to expensive social events and how to reframe debt payoff not as a sacrifice, but as a strategic investment in freedom, optionality, and long-term security.
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