I could pay off my $78,00 student loans in 2 years, but I have another financial goal that's more important

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I could pay off my $78,00 student loans in 2 years, but I have another financial goal that's more important
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In some cases, aggressive debt pay-off isn't the answer

I currently have about $78,000 of student loan debt, and if I put all my extra cash towards my loans every month, I could pay it off by 2022. I ran the numbers, though, and decided to put what I can towards my loans — about $1,400 a month — while investing in my retirement savings, too. My loans should be paid off by 2025, and I'll still come out with $20,000 more than I would if I'd paid them off sooner. Read more personal finance coverage.

I currently have about $78,000 of student loan debt, and if I put all my extra cash towards my loans every month, I could pay it off by 2022. I ran the numbers, though, and decided to put what I can towards my loans — about $1,400 a month — while investing in my retirement savings, too. My loans should be paid off by 2025, and I'll still come out with $20,000 more than I would if I'd paid them off sooner. Read more personal finance coverage.

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