304: Finance Friday: The Fastest Way to Pay Off $300k in Student Debt

BiggerPockets Money Podcast · May 27, 2022 · 1m

It’s a strange time for student debt. On one hand, many college graduates are electing not to pay their student loans while they sit in forbearance. On the other, some debtors are choosing to take advantage of the zero-percent interest period as a way for them to pay down their loans faster. While neither of those choices is inherently wrong, they may also not be right. Today’s guest, Colton, finds himself in this position with a good $300,000 worth of student debt. This number encompasses both Colton and his wife’s student loan payments. A good portion of their loans can be forgiven over…