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Escape the Student Loan Trap: Smart Moves to Pay Off Debt Faster
July 29, 2025 Off

Escape the Student Loan Trap: Smart Moves to Pay Off Debt Faster

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines various strategies for graduates to accelerate student loan repayment. These include making biweekly payments, refinancing for a lower interest rate, and utilizing the debt avalanche method. Other practical tips involve enrolling in autopay, applying windfalls to the principal, choosing shorter repayment terms, and leveraging side hustles or cash-back apps. Finally, it suggests strategies like deducting student loan interest at tax time and exploring income-driven repayment plans for those with modest incomes.

Escaping the ,501 Credit Card Trap: 11 Ways to Pay Off Debt Fast
June 16, 2025 Off

Escaping the $6,501 Credit Card Trap: 11 Ways to Pay Off Debt Fast

By The Admiral Staff

According to Experian, the average American carries $6,501 in credit card debt. With average interest rates of 23.75% and minimum payments of 2%, it could take 13 years to pay off, costing over $13,972 – more than double the original balance. The article outlines 11 strategies to accelerate repayment, including lowering interest rates, budgeting aggressively, and utilizing balance transfers.