From Student Debt to First ETF: A Simple Bridge Plan
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- You can work on student loans and start investing at the same time by using a simple, repeatable split of extra cash.
- List your loans (federal vs private, rates, balances, minimums) and prioritize higher-rate debt while accounting for federal protections.
- Build a small emergency buffer, automate a modest ETF contribution, and keep investments very simple.
- Revisit the plan periodically and adjust as your financial situation changes.
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