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How Should You Pay Off Student Loans?

Aug 28, 2023
Learn the best methods for handling student loans, including whether to prepay or invest. Understand how a pension plan factors into retirement savings. Consider personal factors when buying a house. Balance financial independence with luxury expenses.
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Quick takeaways

  • For younger individuals, prioritizing investments that have the potential to generate higher returns, such as retirement accounts, may be more advantageous than solely focusing on aggressively paying off student loans at a 4.6% interest rate.
  • Understanding the implications of pension contributions is crucial when saving for retirement, as even if a portion of income goes towards a pension rather than Social Security, individuals should still factor in those contributions when determining their overall savings rate in order to set themselves up for financial independence.

Deep dives

Prioritizing Student Loans and Building Wealth

When it comes to prioritizing student loans, a key consideration is whether to aggressively pay off the debt at a 4.6% interest rate or focus on building wealth. The decision depends on factors such as age and understanding the wealth multiplier effect. For younger individuals who have time on their side, prioritizing investments that have the potential to generate higher returns, such as retirement accounts, may be more advantageous than solely focusing on debt repayment. It is important to consider the financial order of operations, including emergency reserves, tax-free growth opportunities, and retirement savings, while ensuring that student loans do not accumulate interest.

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