Student loan payoff strategy comparison

Compare avalanche vs minimum payments vs aggressive payoff for a typical multi-loan student debt portfolio.

Aggressive payoff (months)

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  • Minimum payment payoff (months)129
  • Aggressive total paid$74,282
  • Minimum total paid$90,592
  • Interest saved (aggressive vs minimum)$16,310
  • Opportunity cost (forgone investment)$6,162