Social Work to Wealth Podcast

42. Debt Series Part 3: Payoff Strategies + Student Loans

June 15, 2026·16 min
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This is the third and final episode of the practical ways to pay off your debt series! Today we're getting into the actual payoff strategies, avalanche, snowball, and lasso, plus a student loan update that is time-sensitive if you're currently in SAVE forbearance.If you missed episodes one and two, go back and start there. I covered the debt, inventory, budgeting, emergency funds, and investing while in debt.Topics covered in this episode:Various debt payoff strategies Credit card points and when they're actually worth itTracking your debt payoff progressStudent loan updatesResources mentioned:Debt Reset Guide — A free guide to help you reset your relationship with debt and start freshStudent Loan Planner IBR Calculator — Free calculator to estimate your monthly paymentStudent Loan Planner Consult — Work one-on-one with a certified student loan professional, use my link to get $100 offEmployer Certification Form — studentaid.gov — Submit this at least once a year to verify your qualifying employment for PSLFThermometer Debt Tracker — A visual tracker to help you see and celebrate your debt payoff progressWork with Taylor — Book a one-on-one money consult with me!Connect with us!Social Work to Wealth NewsletterContinuing Education Updates Only NewsletterSubmit your podcast episode idea!Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

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