How much would you say is a reasonable amount to pay towards a loan in a year? For context, I make about $80k pre-tax and in a medium COL city.

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I’m in this exact situation. I make 85k and I live in the expensive city of Orlando. I pay 2700 a year for Student Loans. Very manageable

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Okay I am paying 3100 a year on my public loan and then by choice, paying about 4800 on my private loans...

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I think around 2400 would be reasonable. My loan provider doesn't agree though lol. I wish they were more willing to work with me.

I did a very rough estimate based on the minimal info provided and came up with $5,000 preferable up to $10,000 possible -- depending on just how "medium COL" you're city really is and how many tax credits/dependents you have. I figured $7,500 would be about all I would be able to muster on that budget, but I may have a bit more in my entertainment budget than you do.

Thank you! It's nice to have other opinions on the matter. I pay off a bit more aggressively than most it seems, so I like your approach

Just depends on other expenses and goals for a payoff date. I’m paying $3k per month aggregate on my loans.

$3k/month I find it hard to believe you make a similar amount to me

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