8 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans on Time -- or Early

If you’re saddled with student debt or in the process of racking it up, you’re in good company. An estimated 44 million Americans are on the hook for student loans, and collectively, borrowers owe a staggering $1.48 trillion. Not only can your loans monopolize a large chunk of your income, but the very idea of being in debt can be a source of untold stress. So if you’d rather that debt not loom over you like a black cloud for many years to come, here are some strategies for knocking it out on or ahead of schedule.

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