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

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Social Work to Wealth Podcast
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Jun 15, 2026
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Summary

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 it Tracking your debt payoff progress Student loan updates Resources mentioned: Debt Reset Guide — A free guide to help you reset your relationship with debt and start fresh Student Loan Planner IBR Calculator — Free calculator to estimate your monthly payment Student Loan Planner Consult — Work one-on-one with a certified student loan professional, use my link to get $100 off Employer Certification Form — studentaid.gov — Submit this at least once a year to verify your qualifying employment for PSLF Thermometer Debt Tracker — A visual tracker to help you see and celebrate your debt payoff progress Work with Taylor — Book a one-on-one money consult with me! Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter Continuing Education Updates Only Newsletter Submit 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.