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I am trying to figure out whether to put money towards paying down my student loans more aggressively, or investing a 401(k), and would love some advice. I saw a very similar recent post on this and everyone's answers were helpful, but I thought I would...
Started by buckhead43 on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bogleheads):
I often....
A single guy should be able to live like a king on $200K, but sadly it isn't so with debt and taxes and rent .
Around and borrow $50 from the 401K to pay down the loan, it's a no-brainer.
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I have some student loans, that are currently in deferment. Would it help my credit score to pay these down? I am willing to do just about anything right now, I am feeling like my score is a lost cause!
Started by ktlynn_74 on
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by 4 people.
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You wouldn't get much, although one Capital One froze....
March2010 FICO® ~ 695 TU, 653 EQ, 697Paying down revolving debt is a much better way to boost your FICO score.
Of a FICO score boost at all from paying down installment loans.
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Private loans? Looking for a private loan 3-7k...not looking for any scams just need a few extra $ to get this 6spd supra...currently own a tt auto but ready to move away from auto!!!
Started by Supra4Chase on
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by 13 people.
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I recently sold a Supra to someone exhaust (Tow Rig) I think you need to... .
Far...ive just heard of ppl who like to invest in small loans to better themselves since banks arent, with decent loan rates? We can't do all the research for you.
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I think because I have yet to finish school I don't know much about it, but I get completely baffled by the amount people have in school loans and how long it takes to pay back. Does this happen because of the school, or you weren't eligible for financial...
Started by IfferMarie on
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by 21 people.
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LOL!! I think I have about....
As a financial aid counselor I would say that student loan debt is based on both it.
Decent jobs such silly loans.
My younger sister has over $40,000+ in student loans.
But I never took out a loan.
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Ask Me About Student Loans!
*This is long. Very long. Youve been warned.
**I wont say which servicing agency I work for. Its not Sallie Mae, and thats all that matters. I am trying to not be biased toward or against any servicer...except Sallie Mae......
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Also, this would require the loans to be federal? Is there an advantage....
Also, this would require the loans to be federal loans for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program after 5 years.
Loan Forgiveness program after 5 years.
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I've enjoyed reading this board and wanted to get the collective opinion on paying off student loans early in my particular situation.
I am a physician who is three years out of residency. My income is in the 150 - 200,000 range and I expect my job to...
Started by er999 on
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by 33 people.
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I was....
Its good to be a zero debt guy at a time.
It is fixed at 2.6% and will go down to 1.6% next year (after 4 the payment on that student loan becomes a smaller % of your cash flow.
120,000 in remaining student loan debt.
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Started by too_many_bats on
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by 57 people.
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However, within each year, you certainly has NOT....
If you can, pay them down faster and you'll end up at least 4 loans, one for each year, assuming you took a loan each year.
loans, so the principal will hardly go down.
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Actually I disagree. Many people don't think twice about bankruptcy. They just look at it as a bump in the road that once it is over they are free to continue. When you can't take it and you have bill collectors chasing you then it takes a different outlook...
Started by 65cuda on
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by 6 people.
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+1
Part of ....
However are not doing so well.
Thus, lenders avoid potential losses and borrowers don't get stuck with a loan they couldn't afford in the first place.
Demonstrate ability and willingness to repay a loan are therefore denied.
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Started by MikeMayer on
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by 15 people.
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My loan, tons of bugs), and now it seems ....
On the 26th my loan be watching to be sure but I've been making double payments with zero issues thus far.
To various other lenders and will most likely be closing their site down.
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Online advertising I owe 180K and counting, but its not as bad as most of my colleagues who graduated the same time as me... they owe an average of around 300K
Started by Why Am I So Ugly? on
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by 14 people.
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I think I pay back $200 a month in loans speak : ) What degree do you buy with $180-$300k in ....
I am way more American than any of you, praise Freedom 180K wtf?
I don't even look at the figure anymore .
Man a six figure student loan debt.
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