Ask Paula: Should I Pay Off Student Loans While in School?
#167: Angelisa is a college senior with $30,000 in student loans. She has a part-time job, from which she’s saved $2,500. Should she keep saving money, or should she get a headstart on paying down her student loans while she’s in school? Mackenzie...
Afford Anything | Make Smart Money Choices · Paula Pant, Personal Finance Expert | Cumulus Podcast Network
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#167: Angelisa is a college senior with $30,000 in student loans. She has a part-time job, from which she’s saved $2,500. Should she keep saving money, or should she get a headstart on paying down her student loans while she’s in school?
Mackenzie is also a college senior with some student loans. She recently received a settlement from a car accident. Should she invest this money? If so, how?
Franchesca is 35 and is carrying $212,000 in debt, mostly student loans. Could she reach financial independence, even with a late start?
Erica wants to make environmentally-friendly investments. How should she approach this?
Caroline is 42 and has started making after-tax (non-Roth) 401k contributions. Is this a good idea?
Schaffer is curious about podcasting. How did I get started?
I answer these six questions on today’s podcast episode, alongside former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy. Enjoy!
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