Does it feel like you're being crushed by a pile of student loan debt that will never be paid off?In this episode of Clocking In, we're discussing all things related to student loans and how I paid off my $36 thousand dollars of student loan debt in two and a half years. Listen in as I share what I did, what I'd do differently, and my advice to those currently making payments on their student loans.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Review the Show NotesWWhat Taking Out Loans Meant to Me (1:09)How I Paid Off Student Loans (6:30)1. Researched how my loan provider worked.2. Approach Spending with a No Spend Mindset3. Throw most of my income at the student loans (50-75%)What I'd Do Differently to Pay Off My Loans (10:30)1. Paid on school while I was in school.2. Get educated on loans.3. I wouldn’t have used the 6 month grace period.Advice for Creating a Repayment Plan (13:19)1. Use a loan calculator to see how much you’ll pay for your loan.2. Find out how much interest you’re gaining per day.3. Consider consolidation.4. Try a no-spend monthThree Women I’m cheering for This Week (13:04)Laylee EmadiMy Intern, VictoriaKatie SirhanLinks:gaffincreative.com5 Lessons My Mom Taught Me About MoneyReview the transcript at gaffincreative.com/005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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