What do you think you'll start doing with the money you've been spending on paying back student loan debt once you've paid it off?

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My son is almost done with his private loans he will need the extra money to find an apartment on his own. He has roommates now but wants to live on his own. So the extra money will help him buffer his living expenses.

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Buy a newer car and contribute more to 401k/investment accounts

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I paid off my loans in August after 17 years. The extra money will now go to savings (401k, saving toward a house), paying off car, and baby #2 (born in September)..it never ends!

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In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.

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Does having student loans impact your ability to get a mortgage?

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Not mad that student loans being paused means I can use the money for Christmas. Are you still making payments during the pause? Or are you saving the money for something else. My christmas present to myself is a spa day!

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If you could go back in time what would you tell yourself before taking out student loans?

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I have a 25K loan from my MBA. I paid off 100k whole, after graduation. 3 years ago, I moved my loan from federal to private ( SOFI) account. I recently lost my job. I have applied for unemployment, as the severance that I received will only cover for 2 months. Together my husband and I used to make less than 250k after tax. Now, with a loss of pay , we are going to make less. Do you think I will be eligible for Loan forgiveness?

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Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

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If you didn't have to pay off any more of your student loans what would you use the money for instead? I'm stuck between something impractical like a trip somewhere or something I need like a new car lol

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