The BEST Strategy for Paying off Federal Student Loans FAST (It’s not what you think!)

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  • If you've ever wondered "What student loan should I pay off first?" or "What's the best way to tackle my student loan debt?", then this is the video for YOU! Here's the BEST strategy for paying off federal student loans FAST! Trust me, it's not what you think!
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  • @Sazonman
    @Sazonman 4 роки тому +246

    Last month I finished paying my last student loan payment...its official I'm debt freeeeeee👍😂😂😂😂

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +5

      Amazing!!! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉

    • @Sazonman
      @Sazonman 4 роки тому +3

      @@TheBemused
      Thank you...feeling is amazingggggg ...I can slept much better now that I finished paying it all offfff.😁👍🏼

    • @TheKrazyKoala
      @TheKrazyKoala 3 роки тому +2

      congrats on paying off! I also paid off $300,000+ in full 100% after i completed 3 of my degrees. i personally don't like to pay more than minimum payments, unless it's super high interest rate. i would consider the opportunity cost and use it to invest and generate more. so i actually use the money to invest instead of paying the loans, then i ended up tripling my investment, so i paid off my student loans fast that way. i just posted a video about how i paid off $300,000 on my channel. please check it out and let me know what you think too 😃

    • @pa-zx5ct
      @pa-zx5ct 3 роки тому

      When u pay loans off, did your credit score go down? If so, how many loans did u have and how many points did it drop?

    • @beigelover95
      @beigelover95 3 роки тому

      thats amazing!! well done!! I have £75,000 waiting for me

  • @MisterTutor2010
    @MisterTutor2010 4 роки тому +672

    Occupation: Biochemist, Cancer Research
    PhD Completion: 2015
    Salary: $52,000 per year
    May 2016 Balance: $51,000
    March 2020 Balance: $4,292
    Earliest Zero Balance Date: June 1, 2020

  • @just2buteeful
    @just2buteeful 3 роки тому +161

    During COVID-19, there is 0% interest on certain loans. If you can still make payments on your loans, please do! This means all of your money goes toward your principle. I started out doing the snowball method and paid off 5 of my 7 loans. I am now switching to the avalanche method for the last two loans since they are the largest and will pay on the loan with the highest interest rate first. I now only have 2 loans left and plan to pay them off in 4 months. This means I would have paid a total of about $29,000 over a period of about 8 months all during COVID. Debt be gone!!!! You can do it!!!!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you for sharing!! Great progress! -Akeiva

    • @halimamohamud7927
      @halimamohamud7927 2 роки тому

      How did you do it I owe $20,000 and I don't have a job right now at the moment give me tips please

    • @jandia5162
      @jandia5162 Рік тому

      Please give more advice on how you did this? How long will it be 0% interest for ?

    • @kittensmitten3287
      @kittensmitten3287 Рік тому

      You were paying $3500 a month? Unless you're making over 125k a year, which majority of folks aren't, not everyone can pay that much in 8 months. Ppl need realistic strategies

    • @just2buteeful
      @just2buteeful Рік тому +3

      @@kittensmitten3287 You don't have to pay as much as I did. I was aggressive and I sacrificed alot! Like oodles and noodles alot. It's more about the method used to achieve the goal. This is all from Dave Ramsey. However, with the methods, you pay what you can afford and/or sacrifice.

  • @beatrixpoley9100
    @beatrixpoley9100 3 роки тому +98

    1. Set up auto-debit with your loan surfacer
    2. Choose the right replacement method
    3. Choose the right student loan payment plan (lowest minimum monthly payment)
    4. Focus just on the loan you want to pay off first.
    5. Make the payments as soon as you have the cash

    • @steffan683
      @steffan683 Рік тому +9

      So grateful within the next week I’ll be 10k left to completely paying my off 100k debt.

    • @saanvi848
      @saanvi848 Рік тому

      @@steffan683 How were you able to do it?

    • @steffan683
      @steffan683 Рік тому +1

      @@saanvi848

    • @steffan683
      @steffan683 Рік тому

      @@saanvi848

    • @saanvi848
      @saanvi848 Рік тому

      @@steffan683 who is your financial coach, do you mind hooking me up?

  • @MisterTutor2010
    @MisterTutor2010 4 роки тому +148

    Occupation: Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Research
    Salary: $47,800 per year
    May 2016 Balance: $51,000
    October 2019 Balance: $9,629
    Earliest Zero Balance Date: July 1, 2020

  • @chrisd6736
    @chrisd6736 4 роки тому +138

    Step 1: make a bunch of money
    Step 2: pay off your loans
    Step 3: profit

  • @behindthelens5037
    @behindthelens5037 3 роки тому +92

    Omg I had no idea that if you set up auto debit, it decreases interest by a quarter of a percent. Thank you!!!

  • @isabellawright4365
    @isabellawright4365 4 роки тому +93

    I just had to sign for a loan and I’m so scared😭😭😭. Definitely setting up a college fund for my children one day.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +8

      Touche! Best wishes on the journey! On the bright side, you are learning how to manage these things sooner rather than later! -Akeiva

    • @isabellawright4365
      @isabellawright4365 4 роки тому

      The Bemused: Making Sense of Money 💰 Yes! Thank you🖤

    • @Realrejeababbiee
      @Realrejeababbiee 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @muchgoodisgiven1517
      @muchgoodisgiven1517 4 роки тому +1

      Nooooooo give it back, cancel. You hear too many stories...why?

    • @isabellawright4365
      @isabellawright4365 4 роки тому +4

      MuchGoodIsGiven !! I can’t afford to go to college without it

  • @MikaNTey
    @MikaNTey 4 роки тому +156

    I prefer the snowball method.... but to each it's own. As long as we all pay them off.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +17

      That’s the spirit! Best wishes on your journey. -Akeiva

    • @believeable1965
      @believeable1965 4 роки тому

      @Shimi's Life, what the "snowball" method you used? I would love to compare the ideas and see which one works for me. Thanks

    • @colei8752
      @colei8752 4 роки тому +17

      @@believeable1965 The snowball method is paying minimums on all of your debts, and then paying the most that you can on the smallest debt. so if you have a 80,000 students loan, 50,000 car loan, and 5,000 credit card, you start with paying as much as you can on the credit card. once that's done, all that money snowballs down to the car loan. then student loans.

    • @coreyeverett5500
      @coreyeverett5500 4 роки тому +12

      @@colei8752 It's not as efficient as the "Avalanche" method, which is paying off the debt by highest interest rate first. Bonus points for stopping when all your debts are less than 4-5% APR and investing the difference.

    • @colei8752
      @colei8752 4 роки тому +2

      @@coreyeverett5500 You're right. I was just explaining what the snowball was

  • @Betty_Monroe
    @Betty_Monroe 4 роки тому +79

    I got a total debt of about 84K and I’m tryna pay this down by next year! I’m gonna give this a go. This quarantine will help me do this. Tfs!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +6

      That’s one of the benefits of this weird time. You’ve got this! 💪🏽 -Akeiva

    • @Betty_Monroe
      @Betty_Monroe 4 роки тому +1

      The Bemused: Making Sense of Money 💰 thank you! 😊

    • @TheKrazyKoala
      @TheKrazyKoala 3 роки тому +2

      I also paid off $300,000+ in full 100% after i completed 3 of my degrees. i personally don't like to pay more than minimum payments, unless it's super high interest rate. i would consider the opportunity cost and use it to invest and generate more. so i actually use the money to invest instead of paying the loans, then i ended up tripling my investment, so i paid off my student loans fast that way. i just posted a video about how i paid off $300,000 on my channel. please check it out and let me know what you think too 😃

  • @VashayMontgomery32
    @VashayMontgomery32 4 роки тому +18

    This was so helpful. I complete my degree next month and this is my second time watching this and about to go change my payment plan!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Congrats in advance on your graduation! -Akeiva

  • @jazmineutubes
    @jazmineutubes 4 роки тому +33

    value

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +4

      Yes! You got thissss 💪🏽 -Akeiva

  • @kaitlynw7360
    @kaitlynw7360 4 роки тому +200

    This was so helpful! I've been stressing about my loans for months

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +4

      Aw, man! I’m so glad this helped you! -Akeiva

    • @TheKrazyKoala
      @TheKrazyKoala 3 роки тому +5

      I also paid off $300,000+ in full 100% after i completed 3 of my degrees. i personally don't like to pay more than minimum payments, unless it's super high interest rate. i would consider the opportunity cost and use it to invest and generate more. so i actually use the money to invest instead of paying the loans, then i ended up tripling my investment, so i paid off my student loans fast that way. i just posted a video about how i paid off $300,000 on my channel. please check it out and let me know what you think too 😃

    • @HolisticDramaFree
      @HolisticDramaFree 3 роки тому +2

      The Krazy Koala you mean you use the money that you would’ve paid towards your loans to invest and triple your investment to in turn pay the loans? Am I getting that right? If so 😍 kudos to you

    • @thagirlbre
      @thagirlbre 3 роки тому

      The Krazy Koala damn what the hell

  • @FannyGodMother
    @FannyGodMother 3 роки тому +5

    I actually came to this exact plan on my own but then got panicky to make sure I made the right choice... which is how I came to your video! I’m so glad to see another person doing it the exact same way! And I’m literally paying off my car first then on to the loans!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      That is awesome to hear! Glad you found us! Best wishes on your journey. -Akeiva

  • @Arctyy
    @Arctyy 4 роки тому +17

    Fantastic video, straight to the point, direct, insightful and helpful. VALUE!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      👏🏽 thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @Rieka.Chanel
    @Rieka.Chanel 4 роки тому +6

    This was so good I had to subscribe. You should do a Q&A! This really got me thinking

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      Welcome to the Squad! 🎉

  • @jayw4368
    @jayw4368 4 роки тому +4

    WOW. WOW. WOW! You've got a new subbie. Thank you for this!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!! -Akeiva

  • @natashalynn7271
    @natashalynn7271 5 років тому +8

    This was soooo helpful. I could cry 😭 thank you!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  5 років тому +1

      You just made my day! So glad I was able to help you through this video, Natasha!! -Akeiva

  • @hellonurseash1276
    @hellonurseash1276 3 роки тому +7

    DANG GORLL!! This was extremely helpful. You gave me the knowledge and assurance that I can pay off my student loan debt and that it isn't as hard as I make it to be!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad to hear that!! Best wishes on your journey! -Akeiva

  • @millerlightmoose
    @millerlightmoose 4 роки тому +8

    Value! Thanks for the video. I’m trying to help my wife find a solution to her student debt woes and this is a perfect first step. Thanks!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching and best wishes on the journey! -Akeiva

  • @TonyDo
    @TonyDo 4 роки тому +6

    Great video!
    For me I was thinking of going extended graduated like yourself or extended level to have a low base minimum monthly payment, and then put the majority of my payments each month specifically to high interest loans and working my way down.
    Every article I’ve read always discourages choosing one of these two plans so that’s how I stumbled upon your video doing more research. Those articles must not take into account that we re putting the bulk of our money on the side towards specific loans within it.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      That’s exactly it! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! -Akeiva

  • @0solis08
    @0solis08 3 роки тому +19

    Hi. Thank you so much for this video. As a first gen student, I'm teaching myself all this info. Loans are a bit scary, but you definitely made this process easier to understand ❤

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      I am so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing. You've got this! -Akeiva

  • @jazminharris5251
    @jazminharris5251 4 роки тому +1

    Value! I've had similar ideas in conversation with friends and this finally backs it up with the numbers. Thank you for making this video it will definitely be helpful for me!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      I’m so glad! Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @patient0x
    @patient0x 2 роки тому +2

    This should be 💯 shown to all high school seniors before they graduate. Just the thought that you are going to school to get a job to pay off going to school would be a wake up call.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому

      Agreed! You should at least know what you’re getting into and have a plan before it’s too late. -Akeiva

  • @tesjuan
    @tesjuan 4 роки тому +8

    “VALUE” subscribed and saved to my finance folder... will be using this after i pay off truck note too...✌🏽

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @car1it0s
    @car1it0s 4 роки тому +3

    this was so helpful, thanks!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! I’m glad it helped you! -Akeiva

  • @noemymedrano2877
    @noemymedrano2877 3 роки тому

    This is the first video I am watching of yours and I’m so drawn to you! 😀

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad to hear that. Welcome to the Squad! -Akeiva

  • @triciagatia9349
    @triciagatia9349 4 роки тому +2

    This was the best video. Exactly what I was looking for.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video. -Akeiva

  • @emmmmmmmm4086
    @emmmmmmmm4086 4 роки тому +4

    This is extremely helpful! I really feel like I have a plan of action now.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      That’s so awesome to hear! Best wishes on your debt payoff journey and welcome to the Squad! -Akeiva

  • @WinWithKeshia
    @WinWithKeshia 4 роки тому +3

    Very helpful video. You reminded me that I’m not alone. I can do this. I’ve been stressing about this for months.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      I'm so glad! Here's the link to another video that I think you will find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/X0KR5G_rt8I/v-deo.html

  • @alexandermullins8029
    @alexandermullins8029 3 роки тому +1

    This calculator is AWESOME! I've been searching for searching for something like this! Thank you!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad you like it! I love that calculator and use it religiously. -Akeiva

  • @sethmaule
    @sethmaule 4 роки тому

    You're brilliant! Thank you! I subscribed. Thank you for the information.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Aw thank you! I appreciate you watching! -Akeiva

  • @umemomo6874
    @umemomo6874 4 роки тому +3

    Value! Awesome tips and advice! Good luck on your journey of being debt free :)

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @catherineb5876
    @catherineb5876 4 роки тому +4

    VALUE x 100,000. Thank you so so much! You are so smart. I learned more about my student loans from you in

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      I’m so happy to hear that! Glad you found value from the video. -Akeiva

  • @LoveRickea
    @LoveRickea 4 роки тому +2

    I really needed this ❤️ thank you!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @rico6546
    @rico6546 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, I am not in college yet, but I can tell you that you are a godsend to future students who have lots of student debt. What you are doing is great!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your kind comment! Glad you’re enjoying the content. -Akeiva

  • @professionellatv_
    @professionellatv_ 4 роки тому +12

    Value...I hit like within the first 2 minutes. Actually helpful for my situation.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      So glad you enjoyed the video! -Akeiva

  • @sjm4396
    @sjm4396 4 роки тому +21

    Thank you for this! I have about 80K in student loans (without counting interest yet as I am just graduating) and freaking out about high payments on the 10 year standard repayment plan! Will def look into the 25 year graduated plan and debt avalanche approach :)

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Yes, look into allll of your options and figure out what works best for you! -Akeiva

    • @rachaelv1140
      @rachaelv1140 3 роки тому

      Look into the income driven repayment plans. Get yourself a lower payment and then pay more than that each month.

  • @lolomissa
    @lolomissa 3 роки тому

    omg omg omg! this is my plan format! i didnt even know a video existed on this! i developed my strategy after YEARS of debating the various methods (while in school then during the pandemic) and I could have saved all that time by just watching this video! omg im sure you have helped so many people! this even gives me hope to know my plan is a good one because its exactly what you mentioned, thank you! 🙏

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +1

      Love it! Best wishes on your debt paydown journey!! -Akeiva

  • @MS-pg4ky
    @MS-pg4ky 4 місяці тому

    Thanks! Lots of valuable info!

  • @ms.andrea172
    @ms.andrea172 4 роки тому +21

    If you make under 55k per year, u can qualify for a federal income based program. They also come with student loan forgiveness.

  • @malikawhite2130
    @malikawhite2130 4 роки тому +6

    Wowww I’m only a minute in and getting so much value. I had no idea auto pay reduces interest 🤯

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Amazing! Glad you’re enjoying the video!

  • @MissTyraB
    @MissTyraB 4 роки тому +1

    YES VALUE, this was so helpful. Teaching me things I didn’t know I didn’t know. I’m hooked!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      🙌🏽 Welcome to the Squad & thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @barbaraquaye9273
    @barbaraquaye9273 4 роки тому +1

    Super insightful and not cliche at all! Thank you for teaching me how to be smarter with my loan payments!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!! -Akeiva

  • @chamomile_papi
    @chamomile_papi 3 роки тому +3

    3:23 really got my attention and made me laugh 😂 I’m about a year from graduating so I wanna make sure I know all available avenues before I have to start making any payments and this definitely gave me some new insight.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +1

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Best wishes on your journey! -Akeiva

  • @mrspunk61
    @mrspunk61 3 роки тому +5

    Good video, my daughter is getting ready to start. My little advice would be if you can pay your monthly total broken up into weekly payments. You will save interest that way and it will be less for your mind to absorb if it’s a larger monthly payment. Set it up automatically and try not to think about it.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @mariecoridon9048
    @mariecoridon9048 4 роки тому

    Value this was fire and so helpful you really put me on to auto payments!!!❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      That makes me so happy! Thank you for watching! - Akeiva

  • @HolisticDramaFree
    @HolisticDramaFree 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video!! Please don’t ever take it down 🙏🏿💯💯

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching! We certainly don’t plan to! -Akeiva

  • @user-gj2zl3tk8o
    @user-gj2zl3tk8o 3 роки тому +25

    Im so scared, Im gonna have 120k in loans by the time i graduate college and that’s not including med school. This video calmed me down

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +3

      I’m glad it helped keep you stay calm! Student loan debt can be stressful, but having the tools and know-how to manage it helps! -Akeiva

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      @g3-m780 3 роки тому

      @@kingmidas2645 how you gonna say this and not tell the rest of us?🥲😂

  • @nw9801
    @nw9801 5 років тому +41

    👍🏾👍🏾 two thumbs up for paying off debt!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  5 років тому +1

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 -Akeiva

    • @TheKrazyKoala
      @TheKrazyKoala 3 роки тому

      I also paid off $300,000+ in full 100% after i completed 3 of my degrees. i personally don't like to pay more than minimum payments, unless it's super high interest rate. i would consider the opportunity cost and use it to invest and generate more. so i actually use the money to invest instead of paying the loans, then i ended up tripling my investment, so i paid off my student loans fast that way. i just posted a video about how i paid off $300,000 on my channel. please check it out and let me know what you think too 😃

  • @adrianalizbette12
    @adrianalizbette12 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for all these information. I really appreciate it!💯😄

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @husnashariff9808
    @husnashariff9808 4 роки тому +7

    Value!
    I wish I had known earlier that setting up auto-debit could reduce my interest rate. I so thought the smartest thing to do was the standard repayment method over 10 years because it was the fastest method of paying off loans with the least interest, but listening to you explain that doing the lowest payment plan and simultaneously using the avalanche method makes so much sense!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      This makes me so glad! Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @awilliams382
    @awilliams382 2 роки тому +4

    ❤️❤️❤️
    Very helpful information! Ill be starting a graduate program and the loans will be quite a bit…………added to previous loans. Im already looking for ways to pay my loans off. Thanks for the content!💯

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes in grad school! -Akeiva

  • @mellanieroder9856
    @mellanieroder9856 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent points. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @Tsuuki-
    @Tsuuki- 3 роки тому

    great video. absolutely new to this stuff and I walked away with a lot of info. thank you

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad to hear that! -Akeiva

  • @highlyfavored4595
    @highlyfavored4595 4 роки тому +87

    OMGOSH; everything you're saying is going over my head. I t's like Charlie Brown's teacher. "I DON'T UNDERSTAND!". I am so confused, I just want it to go away. At my payment rate, the rate that I'm making payments; it will NEVER be paid off! I got myself into this mess, and I have so much regret ever going to school! I did not fully if at all, understood what I was getting into. I was promised that the filed I went into, I will find a job quick, and I am nowhere near the field that I went into. Have anyone ever regretted going to school because of student loans? I f I had the job that I went to school for, I might be almost done with these payments and DEBT FREE!

    • @adfmo2195
      @adfmo2195 4 роки тому +28

      HIGHLY FAVORED I certainly regret not being smart about loans. I should’ve looked for a TON of scholarships, worked more, budgeted my money, done prerequisites at a community college.... I’m with you though. So many regrets. Just want to get my life together. Recent single mom (husband is gone) so now I need to figure out how to pay off my loans while providing for my kids. God help us!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +2

      I’m so sorry to hear how stressed out your loans are making you! Here’s another video that I hope will help: ua-cam.com/video/X0KR5G_rt8I/v-deo.html

    • @SM-gt9vg
      @SM-gt9vg 4 роки тому +3

      I'm right there with you. I was so lost in all of this stuff. It took me forever to get a job after college and the pay isn't at all what I thought it was going to be. I definitely regret going too. I ended up going with the REPAYE plan. I don't think my job has a ton of upward mobility. I'm not sure I'll ever be making more than $50k. So REPAYE base your pay on a lot of things like your family size, if you're married or single, how much money you make, etc. You have to update your info every year, but you only make payments for 20 years and whatever amount is left at the end is forgiven. So let's say you don't end up getting a job in your field or your field just doesn't pay much, you will make low monthly payments in this plan based on what you can afford and then all is forgiven after 20 years. The only downside to me is that when the remaining amount is forgiven, it is treated as income by the IRS. So when you do taxes, that might affect things. I'm just putting money aside in savings over the next 20 years so that if I owe taxes that final year, I'll be able to pay it off. It'll still be a lot less than paying off the entire amount of my loans in full plus interest. Look into "income driven repayment plans" if you're in the same boat as me.

    • @mrsbrownsugarsweetz
      @mrsbrownsugarsweetz 4 роки тому

      HIGHLY FAVORED totally agree!

    • @chrishandajenkins3168
      @chrishandajenkins3168 4 роки тому

      I understand completely !

  • @jessicaaabvb
    @jessicaaabvb 4 роки тому +6

    Value!!! I had no idea about auto pay! Setting it up rn! 😁

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Yay! Get your savings, girl! -Akeiva

    • @shaunesseyr
      @shaunesseyr 4 роки тому +1

      Yes. It's a small discount but anything helps.

  • @thehypnoticadvantage7103
    @thehypnoticadvantage7103 2 роки тому

    thanks. the link for the calculator was very helpful and your strategy makes perfect sense to me

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому

      So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @tamtasticwonders1318
    @tamtasticwonders1318 3 роки тому

    Good video. You got to the point quickly and were very detailed.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and for your feedback! -Akeiva

  • @yvonnebrooks3614
    @yvonnebrooks3614 4 роки тому +6

    value thanks for your straight forward teaching method without a lot of fluff in between. It made it easy to listen to you and watch. You are a natural-born teacher. Thanks again!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! I’m glad you found the video useful! -Akeiva

  • @Mrsqueen876
    @Mrsqueen876 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this video!
    Did you do a video on the different loan repayment options that you mentioned at 5:37 ? I don't see it on your page.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching! We haven’t. However, if that’s something that will be of
      interest to you, we certainly will! -Akeiva

    • @Mrsqueen876
      @Mrsqueen876 4 роки тому

      @@TheBemused I would appreciate it!

    • @FacetyWellSweet
      @FacetyWellSweet 4 роки тому +1

      Hello, was this video posted as yetM

  • @TheBohodiva
    @TheBohodiva 4 роки тому +1

    This was the most helpful video I’ve watched on loans yet

  • @keys2284
    @keys2284 4 роки тому

    Value, thanks young lady. The information was definately valuable.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @deonc82
    @deonc82 4 роки тому +10

    Value! Can't wait to knock my student loans out 💵💵💵💵

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      👊🏽 we hope you do! -Akeiva

    • @willcolbert5324
      @willcolbert5324 4 роки тому +1

      If you ever need to clear off your debt contact Keith, +1#602#0769#
      I just cleared off $69,780 debt thanks to him

  • @monetsodopee
    @monetsodopee 3 роки тому +17

    Hopefully Biden help with atleast 10k of student debt. GOODLUCK TO ALL! 💕

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +3

      We can only hope!

    • @edwinnochebuena1214
      @edwinnochebuena1214 3 роки тому +2

      I hope not! That just means higher taxes. I'm for refinancing or halting interest on loans to help people repay, but giving other people's money so casually is never the answer.

    • @monetsodopee
      @monetsodopee 3 роки тому

      Romy mallari it’s for a good reason tho i think it should be requirements like for people who actually graduated with a degree should get some of their money forgiven. Just like how they got all this money for these stimulus checks and people with kids they should actually be help hard working people! We need doctors, lawyers, nurses etc...

    • @xander_k_
      @xander_k_ 3 роки тому +1

      @@edwinnochebuena1214 it’ll probably only affect the top 1%. Also, reducing student loans helps stimulate the economy because people have more money to spend.

    • @edwinnochebuena1214
      @edwinnochebuena1214 3 роки тому

      @@xander_k_ you are delusional, and you really have no idea how taxes are allocated. However, paying off the debt doesn’t fix the issue of people borrowing money to pay for a degree that isn’t worth it.

  • @hopelittwin
    @hopelittwin 4 роки тому +2

    thank you for this!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thanks for a watching! -Meshack

  • @nicollem.anthony9289
    @nicollem.anthony9289 4 роки тому +2

    I wish I ever thought about money when I was a young adult. You are one smart lady! This could really be the “All things Money for Young People AND old people who were clearly dysfunctional as young adults.” (Clearly I fall into the latter of the two categories.) Thank you for this video!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Hahaha it’s never too late! Thanks so much for watching! -Akeiva

  • @macjr1980
    @macjr1980 4 роки тому +8

    I know I'm seeing this video 10 months after it was posted. That being said, you can login to FedLoan servicing, create an account if you haven't done so already and you can make additional payments towards individual loans at any time above your regular monthly payment.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, that’s correct for those who have FedLoan as their student loan servicer. The same concept applies for any federal loan servicer as well. -Akeiva

  • @tiffyb364
    @tiffyb364 4 роки тому +4

    VALUEEEE!!!! I'm a community college student graduating in jan 2020 and this was soo helpful in regards to my future loan payments. Thanks so much honey

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! You've got this! -Akeiva

  • @andrewschonberger6455
    @andrewschonberger6455 3 роки тому

    This video is great. Better than the 10 or more articles I read about this topic. Thank you 🙏

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad you found it helpful! -Akeiva

  • @Elise10000
    @Elise10000 4 роки тому +1

    This is great. Your target audience is “young upwardly mobile” grads but many still paying loans can benefit from some of this info (while regretting not knowing earlier). There’s so little real counseling on these loans. Most interesting was consolidation downside (inability to avalanche high interest loans, well that ship has sailed) and reminder of interest accruing daily (we all like to take as much time as possible to pay monthly bills, clearly one should pay student loans asap). I subscribed.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Absolutely! Glad you got a lot of value from the video and thanks for sharing your insights. Welcome to the Squad! -Akeiva

  • @kaythegardener
    @kaythegardener 4 роки тому +5

    My student loan servicers NEVER allowed any prepayments or reducing interest rates... They also screwed up my records thoroughly!! Only one servicer allowed that after nearly two years of steady payments in default status, that all the overdue fees but not the interest was forgiven...
    If they were allowed to charge only interest or late fees, not both, that would be more like regular loans. Overdue interest each year was added to the original principle, so that in a few years, interest is calculated on interest as well!!
    The Federal student loan program needs drastic overhaul!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      That sounds terrible! I’m sorry that your experience with your student loan servicer was so bad! Which servicer did you have? -Akeiva

  • @jeffravert3294
    @jeffravert3294 4 роки тому +28

    I applied for forbearance and was honest "I make plenty of money. I have no emergencies or job loss. I just want to pay on one loan, not all." FedLoan let me have forbearance for 18 months, which is enough time for me to pay off all my loans.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      That's one way to do it! Smart! -Akeiva

    • @ymartinez3
      @ymartinez3 4 роки тому +1

      Isn’t interest being accrued on the loans? It’s so confusing.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +5

      During a typical forbearance yes, interest still accrues. You just don’t have the obligation to make payments for a certain amount of time.
      In the current environment, under the CARES Act, no interest is accruing under this automatic administrative forbearance. Hope that helps! -Akeiva

    • @jeffravert3294
      @jeffravert3294 4 роки тому +1

      Akeiva is right. Interest is accruing. But if you are doing the avalanche method, you let the interest accrue on all your loans accept the loan with the highest interest rate. Only paying on one loan will ding your credit without forbearance.

    • @Fantasie891
      @Fantasie891 4 роки тому

      While in a forbearance, interest will always accrue whether the loan is subsidized or unsubsidized. The only time interest does not accrue is in a deferment (you have to qualify for it and only subsidized loans does not accrue).

  • @bryantkeri17
    @bryantkeri17 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU !!

  • @MissRicks06
    @MissRicks06 4 роки тому +1

    Value!!! Thank you so much!

  • @Hersheychocolate12
    @Hersheychocolate12 4 роки тому +3

    Value
    I used the calculator.
    For the standard: $79 a month (total amt paid..$9,429)
    For the extended graduated: $44-$133 (total amt paid..$9,921).
    So would the standard actually be cheaper for me or if I pay more than the bare minimum w/ extended graduated anyways I wont even accrue that much interest?
    I have 2 loans, subsidized & unsubsidized.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome!
      That’s the approach I’m taking! Ultimately, you’ve gotta go with a payment schedule you feel comfortable with and can stick to. -Akeiva

  • @courtnisedlacek2547
    @courtnisedlacek2547 4 роки тому +5

    I was just thinking about how I wanted to change my student loan strategy.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Well, you’ve come to the right place! -Akeiva

  • @JarivLetap
    @JarivLetap 3 роки тому +1

    This is great information!! Thanks!!!!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @philsanon9965
    @philsanon9965 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much sister that information really help. Keep the good work I'm your number one fan.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @grantmartin2002
    @grantmartin2002 3 роки тому +61

    Step 1: Finish college
    Step 2: live with your parents for 1-2 years spending as much of the money that you make towards student loans as possible
    Step 3: ez dubs

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому +4

      That’s one way to do it! -Akeiva

    • @GorgieClarissa
      @GorgieClarissa 3 роки тому +6

      not everyone has parents.... unless curling up in a grave counts?

    • @grantmartin2002
      @grantmartin2002 3 роки тому

      @@GorgieClarissa well, most people do haha.

    • @dumbphonemom
      @dumbphonemom 3 роки тому +1

      @GorgieClarissa In that case, don’t change your life’s and keep living as if you were a student for 1-2 years :)

    • @shawnsgirl4ever1
      @shawnsgirl4ever1 3 роки тому

      Or live with parents family while in college and stop foolish spending i lived with family first three years college covered by A + but was spender and had nothing to show parents had no money so loans 2002-2004 started destroying my future. I wish I had saved paid cash for classes especially grad school since it was 1 class at time. Also wick I had paid while in school especially grad school during Grace period six mo the and reduce capital interest almost 10000 I’d been debt free already and never left neltnet bc I hate Fedloan

  • @lakishareaves
    @lakishareaves 5 років тому +3

    Please explain the payment options

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  5 років тому

      Are there any payment plans in particular that you have questions on?

    • @lakishareaves
      @lakishareaves 5 років тому +1

      @@TheBemused I am currently using the income based repayment plan

  • @nicoletuck9283
    @nicoletuck9283 2 місяці тому

    Very valuable information. Thanks

  • @mc63404
    @mc63404 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video! This is super helpful!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @angelawhitehead2889
    @angelawhitehead2889 4 роки тому +40

    I have 11,500 left 😭😭 hoping to get it paid off by next year

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome! You got this! -Akeiva

    • @Keke-oh6zd
      @Keke-oh6zd 4 роки тому +2

      Got 19k left after an initial 40k loan. It was at 29k up until I paid 10k on it all at once last spring. I wanted to pay it off by 2021 but I had to loan 5 figures to my sister and her family. I'm determined to still have it paid of in 2021 though. Good luck!

    • @Honey-bg1zk
      @Honey-bg1zk 3 роки тому +1

      Wander Lust how did you do it please?

    • @Honeyluvssteph
      @Honeyluvssteph 3 роки тому

      Wow congrats

  • @lab5151
    @lab5151 4 роки тому +3

    Lol glad I watched the video until the end, I thought her name was Value... I kept seeing it in the comment section 🥴

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Hahaha I guess it has a nice ring to it. Thanks for watching!! -Akeiva

  • @godivabaker6622
    @godivabaker6622 4 роки тому

    Good Information. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bernnyfelix7565
    @bernnyfelix7565 2 роки тому

    Value!!!!!! Great video. Thanks.

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! -Akeiva

  • @sydneyjackson9037
    @sydneyjackson9037 4 роки тому +35

    I cant even get a full time job with benefits here in Indiana. It's all bullshit🥴

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      I’m sorry to hear that! What do you think is holding you back from getting a job? -Akeiva

    • @ms.andrea172
      @ms.andrea172 4 роки тому

      If you are umemployed, you can qualify for and income based program. Your payment would be zero and you only have to recertify 1 time per year. This program comes with student loan forgiveness.

    • @KayDejaVu
      @KayDejaVu 4 роки тому +2

      Start so.e dide hustle. Food, transportation, etc. I started an online gift company. Or....move when things open back up.

    • @BethKnox32
      @BethKnox32 4 роки тому +1

      Have you tried OH or KY? or even a job not in your degree field, a degree open variety of doors and prayer

    • @leighsutherland6222
      @leighsutherland6222 4 роки тому

      It is not BS. Did you think about the job market before choosing a major? Will you relocate for a job? Are you willing to work multiple jobs?

  • @faintastik659
    @faintastik659 4 роки тому +7

    Step 1: try and get a decent job
    Step 2: do taxes every year
    Step 3: pay of your debts with tax money
    Step 4 : *STONKS*

  • @1brisk
    @1brisk 4 роки тому +1

    this video is ridiculously helpful. thank you for this

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! -Akeiva

  • @jesselam2413
    @jesselam2413 4 роки тому +3

    If I have 2 different federal loans, one at 6.08% and the other at 7.08% interest rate. If I consolidate them into one. Will I reduce the overall interest rate?

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому +1

      It would be the weighted average of the two rates. For example, if both loans have the same balance, the new rate on the consolidated loan would be 6.58%. -Akeiva

  • @Yoongiswife7
    @Yoongiswife7 4 роки тому +11

    I’m just try to pay off my 10,800 debt so I can go back to college

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Good luck! -Akeiva

    • @mercedes5425
      @mercedes5425 4 роки тому

      And I’m trying to pay 9,000 ! It seems as if it’s impossible

  • @arieldickinson9865
    @arieldickinson9865 4 роки тому

    Step 3 nailed it. Subscribed!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Welcome to the Squad! 🎉

  • @gaildarden1893
    @gaildarden1893 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the valuable info!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! -Akeiva

  • @slphillips1986
    @slphillips1986 5 років тому +4

    My husband and I are in about 50k combined student loan debt. In a few months we could either completely pay off our student loan debt or use that windfall of cash on a down payment for a house.... Decisions decisions

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  5 років тому

      I can relate! I’m sure you’ll make the choice that’s best for you and your husband. -Akeiva

    • @marcussavina2726
      @marcussavina2726 4 роки тому

      Half and half!

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know what you decided! -Akeiva

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    @TheBemused  4 роки тому +25

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  • @neenareadsalot7563
    @neenareadsalot7563 4 роки тому +1

    Value, thank you for the tips!

  • @imanijireh
    @imanijireh 3 роки тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed ❤️

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  3 роки тому

      So glad to hear it! -Akeiva

  • @UneakTershai
    @UneakTershai 2 роки тому

    Value! Subscribed! 💕✨

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  2 роки тому

      Welcome to the Squad! Glad to have you here. -Akeiva

  • @justintaylor-moneymindset4073
    @justintaylor-moneymindset4073 5 років тому +2

    Good tips! Thanks for sharing

    • @TheBemused
      @TheBemused  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching! -Akeiva