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Oct 29, 20232 min read
Mission Accomplished!
GOD. IS. GOOD. In mid-August, I made my last student loan payment and officially became student debt free. Given that has been my only...


Aug 20, 20233 min read
Sitting with My Feelings
I thought as soon as the Supreme Court's decision on student loan forgiveness was announced, I would quickly post my reaction. But on...


Jun 20, 20234 min read
Four Tips to Prepare for Student Loan Repayment
The Wait Is Almost Over Any day now, the Supreme Court will rule on the legality of President Biden's student loan forgiveness program....

May 7, 20233 min read
Student Loan Payoff Tracker - March - May 2023
Yes, I still have the same $20K student loan balance since the end of December 2022. It's not budging until the Supreme Court decides on...

Feb 27, 20232 min read
Student Loan Payoff Tracker - January & February 2023
For the last two months, I've had the exact same student loan balance - $20K in my Aidvantage account. I'm one of millions of student...

Dec 31, 20222 min read
Student Loan Payoff Tracker - November & December 2022
Last Payment? At the end of November, I made a payment of $5,496, leaving an exact balance of $20K in my Aidvantage account. I'm hoping...

Sep 6, 20221 min read
Student Loan Payoff Tracker - August 2022
August Break-through: This is a "quickie" post. I was excited to see my balance under $30K at the end of August. I'm finally seeing the...


Mar 28, 20222 min read
Navient Settlement
On January 13, 2022, student loan servicer Navient announced it reached a multi-state settlement over alleged unfair and deceptive loan...


Mar 25, 20222 min read
It's a Miracle!
Last fall, I started to receive emails that Navient, my loan servicer for years, would be transferring my federal student loans to...


Mar 20, 20223 min read
My journey to eliminate six-figure student loan debt
I hate being vulnerable. Still, I’m starting this blog to lay bare one of my biggest financial missteps. Over the last few years, I’ve...


Mar 19, 20222 min read
Dear Student Loan Debt
Dear Student Loan Debt, It's time to break up. What seemed so promising in the beginning, has soured beyond recognition. Over 25 years...
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