10 Ways To Manage Student Debt
Big loan balances are becoming the norm for college grads. Here are some tips for making that burden bearable
By Julie Gordon
Debt has become the evil four-letter word of higher education. The average student leaves college with $30,000 in loans to pay back, but some grads of pricey schools owe much more.
Paying back those loans is often difficult for new grads, especially on entry-level salaries. But there are ways to make the repayment process go smoothly.
Here are 10 tips experts offer to make handling loans easier. Some are small matters while others call for lifestyle overhauls, but all are doable. And there's little to lose—besides the worry that you won't be able to make that next payment.